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Orana Heights Public School

Principal – Craig Renneberg

Excellence, Opportunity and Success in a caring School.

Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.oranahts-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Telephone: 6884 9188 Fax: 6884 3272

Term 3 Week 3 Tuesday 30 July 2013

From the Principal This week we have our annual Book Week/Education Week and Mrs Thomas has lots of plans! This day is interesting as it is one where the senior students “step up” and take responsibility for leading learning in the school via a rotation of group activities which they lead. This is a great experience for the students and provides them with responsibility in a supported manner. Information about this day is elsewhere in the newsletter but the students, and staff, have the opportunity to dress up for this and have some fun! The P & C have also organised a “Meal Deal” to run in conjunction with this day.

Stage 2 are undertaking first aid training next week. This is aligned to their studies and provides them with an opportunity to learn skills which have the potential to impact on the lives of others in a positive manner. I am sure everyone understands the importance of learning knowledge of First Aid.

We are still in “preparation mode” for our annual Athletics Carnival on Friday 9th August. The seeding for field events continues when not interrupted by inclement weather! Mrs Hall has done a tremendous job in organising this and preparing for the carnival and we appreciate her efforts greatly. Many thanks to all of the staff who are assisting in the organisation of this.

I am off to Sydney this Friday for a Primary Principals Legal Committee meeting. I am a representative on this for Western NSW Principals. It is an interesting position and you certainly see and hear about many different and quite often unusual situations! Mrs Munro will be acting in my place as principal. Craig Renneberg

“Dear math, please grow up and solve your own problems, I’m tired of solving them for you”. Anonymous

Year 6 to 7 Parent Information Evening Date: Wednesday 31 July 2013 Venue: Dubbo College Senior Campus (Cafeteria) Time: 6 - 7pm The evening will cover transition of your child to Year 7 and an overview of the Year 7 curriculum. Principals from South and Delroy Campuses will be on hand to answer any questions.

Stage 3 Excursion to Sydney Year 6 - Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 September 2013 Year 5 - Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 September 2013 Please note all money must be paid by Friday 30 August. Thank you to those parents who are paying off the excursion. Payments can be made in office hours either by cash, cheque or EFTPOS.

NSW University Computer Skills Competition Students from our school participated in the Computer Skills Competition in Term 2 this year. Congratulations to the following students: Participation Certificate - Emily Costa, Campbell Stewart, Nisarg Amin and Emily O’Dea Credit Certificate - Braiden Glover and Joshua Nissen Distinction Certificate - Sathmi Herath. Gillian Hill

Thursday 1 August: Book Week/Education Week This year the theme of Book Week is “Read Across the Universe”. As a great way to celebrate, Orana Heights students are being encouraged to dress up as a fictional book character. This means they could consider coming as characters such as Cinderella, Long John Silver, Pippy Longstocking, the Cranky Bear, the Green Sheep, etc As part of the activities, all the students will be going on a “space” trip at school where the Year 5 students will transport their passengers to different space destinations, (classrooms). The Year 6 students have prepared mini presentations on a Space topic area and will have 20 minutes with each visiting “space traveller” group . There will be lucky prizes for each class to encourage full participation in these activities.

Later in the day each student will be asked to tell their class something they learned.

After recess, parents, carers and visitors are invited to join their children in their travels around the classrooms. Parents wishing to join their children should be ready to line up after recess at 11.20am. A picnic lunch and meal deal will take place at the earlier time of 12.05-12.45pm. Parents will then leave as the afternoon sessions resume.

When: Thursday 1st August, Week 3. Where: Orana Heights Public School, starting at the northern side of the auditorium. Who: All students and staff at OHPS (Parents and guests after recess through to end of lunch). Why: Fun learning and celebrating Book Week/Education Week. Donna Thomas

Ed Alive Pamphlets Ed Alive pamphlets went home today with the newsletter. If you would like to purchase, please return to Mrs Lockyer by Friday 2nd August

2013.

Our Website Our Tuesday newsletter is displayed on our web page (see address above). There is a tab called Permission Notes - notes can be printed off if required.

Jeans 4 Genes Day When: Thursday 8 August 2013 Students may wear jeans to school and support this charity by bringing a gold coin to donate. There will also be some items to purchase. Please note - suitable footwear is to be worn.

Notes home this week:

Stage 2—CSIRO Parkes Observatory - pink note

mailto:[email protected]

Term 3 Planner

Week Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

July /Aug

3

29 Boys Knockout Touch Parkes 2.30-3.30 Uniform Shop

30 Exec Mtg

31 2.30-3.30 Uniform Shop

1 Book Week Meal Deal AECG Meeting

2 12.30pm K-2 Assembly (Kinder) 2.05pm 3-6 Assembly (6M & 6J)

4


6 Exec Mtg 7pm P&C


8 Jeans 4 Genes Day

9 Athletics Carnival

5


13 Exec Mtg Performance


15 16 District Athletics Carnival

6

19 Soccer Knockout Gala Day Mudgee 2.30-3.30 Uniform Shop

20 Exec Mtg


22 Teddy Bears Picnic

23 12.30pm K-2 Assembly (Yr 2)

7


27 Exec Mtg


29 NAIDOC Day

30 Western Athletics Carnival 2.05pm 3-6 Assembly (5A & 5L)

September

8


3 Exec Mtg 7pm P&C

4 Yr 6 Sydney Excursion 2.30-3.30 Uniform Shop

5 Yr 6 Sydney Excursion


9


10 Exec Mtg

11 Yr 5 Sydney Excursion 2.30-3.30 Uniform Shop


13 Yr 5 Sydney Excursion 12.30pm K-2 Assembly (Yr 1)

10


17 Exec Mtg


19 Lap-a-thon

20 Last day of Term 3 2.05pm 3-6 Assembly (4M, 4K, 4/5T)

Education Week

to the following Award Winners

Honour

Ryan Nissen Kale Andrews Ryan Simpson Connor Clarke Jake Clarke Gabrielle Dowling Chelsea Pearce Lucy Stiles Jasmin Walden Olivia Tisdell Jack Holden Tamaryn Alchin Wheeler Kane McFarlane Isaac Savage Lachlan Keller Braydon Birbiles Aiden Lake Malayah Hurst Clayton Fanning Taylah Wilson Thomas Condon Zayne McMillian

Distinction Aeddan Toddhunter Brianna Knox Kaiesha Clarke-Russo

Oakey Dokey Award Winners

Brianna Cowie Emilee Alvos Paige Farrell April Field Dilan Mohammedhogrre Caitlin Lawrence Georgia Wirth Joseph Atwell Paris Sidoti Dakota Lacrosse Cameron Bruce Brianna Taylor Tori Kleinig Jazmyn Newby Aeddan Toddhunter Connor Murray Emily Stewart Zack Ross Gracee Alvos Brock Hutchinson Tyrone Peckham Jessica Moore Caitlin Dudgeon Michael Harper Chelsea Pearce Kynan Green Jessica Carr Shanaya Kelleher Lucy Stiles Isabella McAnally James Doick Grace Keller Ethan Pearson Toll Tia Davidson Logan Duce Jasmine Walden Xavier Crowe Chloe Smith Zara Warwarek Ian Hillsley Hamish Taylor Taig Thomas Madelann Butcher Kane McFarland Xanthe Holmes Jesse Trindall Cheyenne Riley Dilan Mohammedhogrr Zoe-Anne Walker Elizabeth-Rose Cohen Campbell

NAIDOC Day Celebrations

Save the date - 29 August 2013 Time - 10.15am - 3.20pm

Culture

Wiradjuri

Education

Family

Guest Speakers

Sport

Dreamtime

BBQ

Oakey Dokey says… In the canteen

Respect is saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’

Responsibility is waiting your turn

Safety is line up safely

Learnscape - Planet Ark National Tree Day – 26-7-2013

Students from Years 1-6 took part in National Tree Day 2013.

On Friday 26th July, all helpers assembled at the recycling centre situated next to our school for an annual clean-up of the area. The morning

progressed with the planting of a variety of shrubs and grasses. Students then moved back into the school grounds to plant trees and shrubs

along boundary fences. On completion of planting, staking and watering was carried out.

Our school has been working with the organisers of National Tree Day, Dubbo City Council for approximately 15 years. This day is made

possible by our local Council and for their contribution of plants and shrubs, we thank them very much.

SPORT

ORANA HEIGHTS ATHLETICS CARNIVAL Date: Friday 9th August Time: 9am-2.45pm Venue: Barden Park (opposite Dubbo North Public School) Attending: All primary students and Year 2 students turning 8 this year.

Try outs have started for shot put, discus & long jump at school. The top six students in each age group will compete in the finals at the carnival. High jump will be run as a final at school. Junior boys were today and junior girls are tomorrow.

Try outs will continue on Friday 2nd August in Session 3.

A permission note for the carnival went home with the newsletter in Week 1 or you are able to print off the note that is on our website un-der Permission Notes. Spares are available at the front office. Please fill in the bottom section and return to class teachers. STATE BOYS TOUCH FOOTBALL Last week, Samuel Bass and Rhys French travelled to Coffs Harbour with the Western Touch Football team to take part in the State Touch Football Carnival. There were 13 teams competing in a full round robin competition over 3 days.

The team was made up of 14 boys from Dubbo, Wellington, Orange, Parkes, Mudgee, Rylestone, Blayney and Lithgow and they all had to attend training sessions in Mudgee with their coach Danielle Wakely prior to the carnival. Sam was picked to play on the wing while Rhys played in the middle of the field.

After a final training session in Coffs on Monday afternoon, the boys were ready to show everyone what Western were capable of as they were ranked last!

Their first game was against Hunter who were ranked 3rd and unfortunately we lost 7-2. It was a tough way to start but Hunter did go on to win the carnival undefeated. They were a very classy team. We suffered further losses to Polding, South Coast, North Coast, Sydney East, Sydney North and MacKillop but had good wins over North West, Sydney South West, Riverina, CIS and Sydney West. At the end of each day, the boys had a warm down session at the beach with team manager Ted Winsper, while Tuesday night saw the boys and their families get together for Ten Pin Bowling and dinner at the Sawtell RSL Club for team bonding.

Western ended up coming equal 8th on points but were officially placed 9th after for and against tallies. This is the best performance of a Western team at this carnival, so everyone was absolutely rapt. The coach credited the success with the commitment shown by every mem-ber to play as a team. Both Orana boys showed great sportsmanship and played absolutely great football. The whole 'Western Experience' was fantastic and something the boys will always remember. Jemma Hall

Canteen News Monday Meal Deals – for the month of July will be a Beef Spring Roll and a Popper for $4.50. Complete lunch bags as normal and put them in the box located at the canteen on Monday mornings for this offer. Watch out in next week’s newsletter for the August deal.

Book Week Meal Deal Day – please remember that there will be no other lunch orders taken this Thursday. The Canteen will run as per usual during recess and lunch time but the meal deal is the only lunch order for the day.

Next Monthly Meeting - The next meeting of the P&C will be held next Tuesday 6 August at 7.00pm in the staff room. All welcome to attend.

It was

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