Partnerships between community and school enrich students primary school experience

Old Bar Public School- An Ocean of Learning David Street Old Bar 2430

Ph: 02 65 537248 Fax: 02 65533038 Email: oldbar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Webmail:http://www.oldbar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

29 April 2010

“Don't take up a man's time talking

about the smartness of your children; he

wants to talk to you about the smartness

of his children.” Ed Howe

Be proud, be please and be blessed by your wonderful children. Their attendance at the ANZAC service both at school and at Club Old Bar showed the wider community how RESPECTFUL they are!!! NAPLAN As you would be aware there is much press and discussion regarding the up coming NAPLAN testing for Years 3/5 to be held on the 11th/12th & 13th May. Old Bar Public School will be continuing with preparing students and administering the assessments. Please make sure that your child, if in Years 3 or 5, is at school on those three days as we are unable to administer on other dates. SCHOOL SECURITY It is a constant mater of vigilance and as we will continue to be a building site for several months yet we ask you to help. If at any time you see intruders or are concerned please contact Taree Police on 65520399 or Police Assistance line on 131444.

IMPACT LEADERSHIP Today Mr Darling and I are at Forster with 20 of our Stage 3 students. We were invited to participate in a national ‘Impact Leadership’ conference. These conferences are held at 30 venues across Australia to develop future leaders. It is a privilege to be able to assist our wonderful students to grow and learn the skills necessary. Thank you to the parents who assisted with transport.

PSSA CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL Tomorrow Mrs Hinton and a large group of talented runners travel to Wingham to compete against other Manning schools in Cross Country. We wish them well and are proud of your efforts and willingness to give it your best.

Yours in Public Education,

John Harwin

Banking Winbins 3 Winbins – Tara Williams (3/4S) 2 Winbins – Tashana Motteram (5/6D) 1 Winbin – Sean Austin (KS)

Mothers Day Stall The P & C will be holding a Mother’s Day Stall on Friday 7th May. Children will attend the stall in class groups with their teacher. Stall set up will be

from 8.30am, for children attending sport or other events.

If gift is required before Friday please see Annette or Maxine.

There will be beautifully wrapped gifts for mum or nan. Gifts will be for sale for $4.00 each.

Canteen News Volunteers needed urgently for

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please assist if you are able. No juice cups available due to cooler weather and canteen size.

Community Partnerships strengthen student learning opportunities

Basketball Our junior players dominated the junior basketball competition with their straight shooting. All players

scored freely with Sarah (10), Jarrod (8), James (8) and Tristan (8). A super effort from our sharp shooters. Well played. The seniors then hit the courts with Olivia and Sarah S battling it out with the boys. Both girls scored two great baskets in the last few minutes of the game. The seniors played a three team round robin. Our point scorers were Nick (13), James (8), Nathan (6), Sarah (2) and Olivia (2). Orange team led by Nick proved to be the winning team winning all four games they played. Well done seniors. Next week Nick travels to Menai (South Sydney) to play in the Hunter Team. We all wish Nick well and every success in the tournament. Keep on dribbling................. Mr D

Uniform Shop News

The uniform shop has moved!! You can now find me in the first room in the kindergarten block of rooms. Orders can still be left at the office with payment attached and uniforms will be

delivered to your child's classroom. NOTE: Change to Uniform Shop Days!! Open - Monday and Friday 8.30 to 9.30am

Or phone Kellie on 0414986921 to arrange a time

that suits you. Stewart House Reminder: The Stewart House fundraising drive envelope and donation is to be returned to school by Friday 14th May. Stewart House provides opportunities to students in a variety of ways. Please support this worthwhile event. Students ‘are’ Caring As most of you know by now the canteen was broken into on the long weekend. We were very touched when one of our students, Chloe Coble, offered to donate $10.00 of her pocket money to the canteen. Although we declined this wonderful offer I just wanted to thank her for her kind thought.

Sheryl - Canteen

Relay for Life Cancer Council is committed to providing world class research, education and support programs

for all Australians. Old Bar Public School has a donation box in reception for any donations for cancer research and ‘Relay for Life’.

Andrea Rowsell Academy of Dance

Principal: Andrea Rowsell Reg R.A.D Teacher Quality teaching in

ClassicalBallet...Jazz/Funk...Tap....Contemporary Contact: Andrea on 6553 3122 EXCHANGE STUDENTS IN NEED OF

VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILIES

Have you ever considered introducing your own children

to an older international sibling? Are your children

learning a second language?

World Education Program is looking for Volunteer Host

Families for International Students arriving in July 2010.

Our Big Brothers & Big Sisters from Brazil, Italy, and

Belgium are keen to start corresponding with a family they

can call their own and learn about the place they will soon

call home.

Find out more!

If you are interested to learn more about hosting, then

please contact us for free information pack, including

photos and letters from our students and their parents. It’s

easier than you think & a fantastic experience for all!

Contact the World Education Program on:

Ph: (03) 9598 4733

Fax: (03) 9598 4233

Toll Free: 1300 884 733

Email: nikkimedwell@wep.org.au

Full support by National Office staff (including a 24 hour

emergency phone number) as well as a local WEP

representative from your community is offered to all host

families.

For Sale Siberian Husky Puppies for sale. To go to good homes only. $750 each. Phone: 6557 4847.

Grahame Bible

Teacher

I began my teacher training at Newcastle Teachers College and graduated in 1971. Being a bonded

Community Partnerships strengthen student learning opportunities

student I was guaranteed a teaching position and was appointed to Canley Heights Public School in the Cabramatta area. My first class 5B had 38 students. After 7 years I was transferred to Tinonee Public School becoming the third teacher. I was put on a 4, 5, 6 class of 26 children. In 1991 I was appointed to Old Bar Public School and I have thoroughly enjoyed my teaching time here. I have a keen interest in sport in general and I have been known to have taught a few maths lessons in my time. I was married in 1972 to my beautiful wife Trish. We began our family in 1980 when Kris was born. In 1983 we were the proud parents of a little girl Jaclyn and in 1987 our youngest Anthony was born. At the moment Kris is the operations manager of MacDonald’s at Mudgee and Wellington. Jaclyn lives locally and works at the C7 scan, Taree. Anthony has begun a career as a real estate agent at Dee Why. None of the children are married and no grandchildren. In retirement I hope to travel; as to where that is in the hands of my wife Trish who at the moment is very interested in colours and jewellery. (No I won’t be making necklaces). Once again I have thoroughly enjoyed my teaching career, especially here at Old Bar Public School.

Lyn Hennessy

Teacher Librarian My name is Lyn Hennessy and I’m Teacher Librarian, 4 days a week at Old Bar Public School. I am married with four grown up children and one grandchild. Our family moved to Old Bar from Scone in 1985. My initial involvement with the school, when my children were young, was as a casual teacher and mother. Three of my four children attended Old Bar PS throughout their primary schooling and they have many fond memories of their time here.

In the early 1990, when my youngest daughter started school, I gained my Grad.Dip in Applied Science (Teacher Librarianship) and have been the Teacher Librarian at the school ever since. Most of this time has been spent in demountable libraries (although in 1985 the library was actually the wooden Multi-purpose Room that was demolished last week!) so it has been a great pleasure to move into our beautiful new Library this year! Being Teacher Librarian gives me the opportunity to get to know all of the children in the school. I love reading and particularly enjoy recommending and discussing books with the students as well as introducing them to new technologies. I consider myself very fortunate to live and work in this community!

DATES TO REMEMBER

Calendar Term 2 2010

23 – 29 April Life Education Van

30 April Zone Cross Country

4 May Science & Engineering Challenge – Stage 3

5 May Rugby League – Held at Old Bar

7 May Mothers Day Stall Netball @ Forster

11 – 13 May NAPLAN –Year 3&5

13 May Life Education Van

14 May Stewart House - Envelope and donation due today Soccer – Girls & Boys

17- 20 May Book Fair – held in Library

27 May – 3 June Reconciliation Week

14 June Queen’s Birthday – Public Holiday

24 June Athletics Carnival

Community Partnerships strengthen student learning opportunities

ANZAC DAY 2010