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Principal: Mrs Lisa Monaghan

Term 4 , Week 8 6 December, 2018

Dates for your Diary

Week Date What’s Happening

8 Friday 7 December - Kindergarten Presentation Assembly 9:30am - Bronze, Silver and Gold Respect, Inspire, Succeed

awards and library monitor awards presented

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Tuesday 11 December - Year 6 Farewell 6:00pm

Wednesday 12 December - Parent/Carer helpers morning tea 11:00am

Thursday 13 December - Years 3-6 Redhead Rocks talent quest

Friday 14 December - Presentation Day 9:30am - Years K-2 Redhead Rocks talent quest

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Tuesday 18 December - K-6 Movie Day $15 (notes due 11 December) - Redhead Public School ‘Carols by the Sea’ 5:30-

7:30pm

Wednesday 19 December - Year 6 Barefoot Bowling Redhead Bowling Club - Year 6 clap out 2:45pm - Final day of Term 4 for students

Tuesday 29 January - Uniform Shop Open (9.30am – 11.30am only)

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Wednesday 30 January - First day Term 1 for students in Years 1 – 6

Wednesday 30 January – Friday 1 February

- Kindy 2019 Best Start Interviews

2 Monday 4 February - Kindy 2019 First Day (start time 9:30am)

4 Monday 18 February - Swimming Carnival

Redhead Public School Tel: (02) 4944 7215 Fax: (02) 4942 6098 Email: redhead-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

www.redhead-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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Principal’s Message

Today some of our staff have attended the funeral of our gorgeous Mrs McDonald to celebrate her life. Our

thoughts are with Mrs McDonald’s family and our staff during this special time.

We are currently forming classes and organising final student numbers for 2019. If your personal

circumstances are changing in 2019, please contact the school on 49 447 215 to let us know.

This Friday afternoon we will be holding Student Leadership Speeches in the hall from 2:00pm. We would

like to wish all our students the best during this process. Mrs Lisa Monaghan

Assembly 7 December

Tomorrow Kindergarten 2018 will be graduating at our assembly. The assembly will begin at 9:30am. Bronze

awards will also be handed out and the choir will be performing. Bronze awards are accumulated after

receiving 3 class awards. If your child is yet to receive their award please note that these awards carry over

into 2019. Next year we will be presenting Bronze and Silver Awards at our regular Friday assemblies as they

accumulate.

Movie Day

We will be attending Hoyts Charlestown on Tuesday 18 December to see Ralph Breaks the Internet. Just a

quick reminder to return notes and payments. We do not want anyone to miss out on attending and we need

time to ensure appropriate risk management. We are looking forward to an exciting end of year for all our

students.

Kindy Club

Last Thursday was the final orientation afternoon for Kindergarten 2019. It was so much fun! Kindergarten

2019 participated in a range of activities such as pin the bow on the bear and blowing bubbles with bears.

Kindergarten 2019 will have received a date and time for their Best Start Interview. If you did not receive

yours or have any questions regarding your Beat Start interview or start date please call or email the school.

We are happy to answer any questions you have and help out in any way.

Carols by the Sea

On Tuesday18 December from 5:30-7:30pm we will be having ‘Carols by the Sea’ on our school oval. Bring

a picnic blanket or chairs. The students from each stage will be leading the carols and the winners of Redhead

Rocks will perform. Food will be available for purchase, glow sticks and song books. Please note that alcohol

is not permitted. Please dress festive!

Christmas Card Delivery Box

The Christmas card delivery box is out the front of the office. Please do not include lollies with the Christmas

cards.

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Sports Assembly – Friday 30 November

Last Friday Redhead Public School celebrated another strong year in sport with our annual Sports Assembly.

We were extremely privileged to have as our guest speaker, two times NRL Premiership winner Mr Billy

Peden. Billy not only helped present awards, certificates and trophies, but also shared some valuable words

about persistence and following your dreams whether in sport or in life. The House captains shone brightly

and must be congratulated for not only running the assembly, but for also helping write the script. They have

all represented our school with honor. Shortly the record boards will be taken down from the hall to have

embossed the names of our 2018 Regional representatives who competed at State for their respective sports:

Cassie Corder, Alice Hill, Lily Crockett, Matildah Woolnough, Lars Bergmann, Clayton Watts and Jack

Ledbury. Thanks again to everyone within our school community for your help and support. We couldn’t do

this without you. Mr H

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Year 6 Mini Fete

Last Friday Year 6 held their annual mini fete. There were many smiles spread around the playground and

laughter shared with friends. Students from Kindergarten to Year 5 had many stalls to choose from such as

lucky ducks, hairspray and tattoos, face painting and hairstyling station, soccer shots, obstacle course and

scooter board races just to name a few. Our talented students from Year 6 did an exceptional job to adjust to

the last minute date change due to the nasty weather conditions predicted on Wednesday. Everyone was

very thankful for the refreshing lemonade ‘spiders’ which cooled us down and the yummy cookies which were

decorated and quickly eaten. This year we enjoyed the change of not having to bring in as many coins and

less money was lost. After the fun Mini Fete all students got to burn up the dance floor at the Disco. Thank

you everyone who participated in the Mini Fete and a massive thank you to Year 6 for the incredible job that

you did. A big shout out to Mr H, Mrs Thomas, Mrs Smith and Mrs Kurtz for assisting in a successful day!

Redhead Rocks

Students have been very busy creating and rehearsing their items for our Redhead

Rocks performances that will take place in Week 9. This is another one of our

extracurricular activities where students are able to share their creative and performing

arts skills. Items need to be no longer than 2 minutes and students will have to supply

their own music.

Students in years 3 to 6 will perform on Thursday 13 December and students in K to 2

will perform on Friday 14 December. Three finalists will be chosen from 3 to 6 and three

finalists will be chosen from K to 2.

Successful finalists will be notified on the afternoon of Friday 14 December and invited to

perform at our Carols by the Sea on Tuesday 18 December.

Band

We were missing a few members of the band at our rehearsal this week. Please ensure you come each week

(including Week 10) as we are practising for our final performance at ‘Carols by the Sea’ on Tuesday 18

December, 5.30-7.30pm. Please let me know if you cannot make it to this event. Mrs Rhodes

Library

This week there has been no borrowing as I am collecting all books back in preparation for stocktake. Next

week I will send home overdue notices for students to look for titles they need to return. The library will be

closed in Week 10 due to stocktake but students will be able to return books to the black ‘returns’ tub if need

be. Please see me or call the school if you have any problems with your child’s/children’s loans. Mrs Rhodes

Choir

I cannot believe that we are nearly at the end of our choir year. All students have practised really hard. We

still have three more performances where we will be singing some songs we have learnt through the year as

well as a couple of Christmas songs:

Week 8 - Friday 7 Dec at 9:30am at the Kindergarten Assembly

Week 9 - Friday 14 December at 9:30am at the Presentation Day.

Week 10 - Tuesday 18 December at 5:30pm during our evening event - 'Carols by the Sea'

Mrs Lynne Church

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P&C News

Canteen

Thank you,! Thank you! Thank you! Hayley, Louise, Jodie and Renee

would like to thank the wonderful support the P&C have received this

year from volunteers in the canteen, uniform shop and banking and

for support for fundraisers. This year, the P&C have contributed

money towards school resources including a new literacy program for

2019, a Commbox, Year 6 farewell, supporting national sporting

selections and sporting equipment.

Canteen Volunteers

We still need people to volunteer on Thursday and Fridays. If you have 1-2 hours or can do 1 day this term

or next term, please get in touch with Louise Morgan via the Redhead P&C Canteen Facebook page or

mobile: 0410 655 676. The canteen will be closed in Week 10.

Brekkie Crew

Breakkie Crew is on Wednesday mornings from 8:45am. Our Brekkie Crew are now selling a festive special

menu item: SANTA HATS (mini pancakes topped with greek yoghurt, honey and a fresh strawberry) as well

as the usual cheese toasties and Up n Go's.

Uniform Shop

The Uniform shop (located in the library) is open every Wednesday 8:45am-9:15am. Orders can be left at the

office or placed online at http://quickcliq.com.au/. The uniform shop will be open on Tuesday 29 January from

9:30-11:30am.

Crazy Hat Day and Christmas Raffles

Thank you for donating items towards the P&C Christmas Raffle. If you would still like to send in a donation,

there is a basket in the office to drop off your items. Raffle tickets have been sent home and will be drawn at

Carol's by the Sea.

Carols by the Sea

The P&C will be holding a BBQ, selling cold drinks, snacks and glow sticks on the night. Please get in contact

with Louise Morgan if you can help serve food/sell glow sticks at Carol’s by the Sea.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON AND A FABULOUS YEAR AT REDHEAD PUBLIC

SCHOOL

TUESDAY, 18TH DECEMBER, 2018

REDHEAD PUBLIC SCHOOL

5.30PM - 7.30PM

DRESS FESTIVE AND BRING ALONG A PICNIC RUG

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN ALCOHOL AND SMOKE FREE EVENT

Glow

Sticks

Sausage Sizzle/ Drinks Canteen Open

Carols By The Sea

Performances

by Redhead Rocks

finalists, band

and choir.

Carol Booklets available for a gold coin donation