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Teamwork Respect Responsibility Honesty

Important Dates

Gillian Stuart—Principal

Indo Corner

Term 4|Week 10|12th December 2017

"We do not need

magic to change

the world; we carry

all the power we

need inside

ourselves already:

we have the power

to imagine better”

JK Rowling

Selamat hari Natal Merry Christmas

Selamat tahun baru Happy New Year

Natal Christmas

Tahun baru New Year

Pohon natal Christmas tree

Merayakan Celebrate

Pesta Party

Sinterklas Santa Claus

Hadiah Presents

Malam natal Christmas Eve

Liburan panjang long holiday

Malam tahun baru New Year’s

Term 4 2017

Wednesday 13/12/17

Presentation Night 5.30pm

Thursday 14/12/17

End of Year Waterslide Excursion

Friday 15/12/17

Last day of the term

Swimming and Surfing Program

Term 1 2018

Monday 29/1/18

Staff Development Day

Tuesday 30/1/18

Year 1-6 students return to school

Tues 30/1, Wed 31/1 & Thurs 1/2/18

Kinder Best Start Program

Friday 2/2/18

Kinders start school

I would like to thank the school for

teaching us how to save lives of

innocent people endangered in the

surf. It’s just a once in a lifetime

opportunity for everyone. Henry

Weekly round up

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Hello, Giinagay, Hai,

Thanks to all the families who came along to make the Year 6 graduation, such

a pleasurable celebration. The students had a great time and a good night was

had by all. Thanks to all the Year 5 students who did an outstanding job, waiting

on us all with our meals. Thanks to all their parents for dropping and picking

them up, your support for this event is appreciated. Thanks to all the staff that

came along and made this a night to remember for our Year 6 students, who

are about to begin another step in their educational journey.

A glorious night of celebration will be held on Wednesday evening on the

basketball court starting at 5.30pm. Recognising the outstanding achievements

from students of all year levels and honouring students’ contribution to our

school community. This is an annual whole school event that is attended by all

staff and students with their families. It is an evening for the school community

to celebrate learning, achievements of the current year, showcase our talented

students and formal graduation of our Year 6 cohort and exiting families.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Today all students had a transition time in with their teachers in 2018 and the

classrooms they will be in, except for the 1/2s who had me, as Deb Swan does

not work on Tuesdays. Next year the Year 5/6 class will be in the new

demountable and the Year 2/3 class will be in the 5/6 classroom. This will then

make all the classroom levels in alignment across the school.

Thanks to Bu Annie and Ricky for achieving their Bronze Medallion at the

weekend. This allows us to have further access to beach programs in 2018.

As Term 4 draws to a close I would like to wish all families a peaceful and

relaxing vacation break. The upcoming holidays are an ideal opportunity for

students to recharge their batteries, reflect on what they have achieved so far.

Schools are extremely busy places and this year has been characterized by

students meeting the expectations and standards of their year level. This year

has been very special as we welcomed the Little Whales into our school. It has

been exciting watching them adapt to their new setting. Feedback has been

exceptionally positive across the school regarding outcomes in a number of

different School areas. Congratulations to all,

In closing, on behalf of the staff of Scotts Head Public School I wish you an

enjoyable holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone’s eager, cheery faces

next year. Best wishes!

Thanks, yaarri yaraang, terima kasih.

Gillian Stuart—Principal

Principal’s Column

What is at the end of a rainbow?

(answer on back page)

This Week’s Whale Awards and Class Academic Awards

Weekly Riddle by Zach, Koby and Jonah

Working on plans to complete our

bush calendar mural at the front of

the school.

Parent Information - reminders

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Links

School website:

http://www.scottshead-

p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

School facebook

page:

https://www.facebook.com/

scottsheadpublicschool?

fref=ts

Skoolbag Application:

Search “Scotts Head Public

School” in the app store.

8.30am Morning

Supervision

(in cola)

Start

School

9.00am

9.00am until

11.00am

Morning Session

(Crunch and Sip)

11.00am Lunch

11.50—1.30

pm

Middle Session

1.30 pm Recess

2.00pm-3pm Afternoon

Session

Bell Times

Remember to send in a

note if your child is

absent from school.

After 7 days, the system

automatically records as

an “Unexplained

Absence”.

Canteen - Please note the Canteen will be

CLOSED on the last day of school.

Canteen Roster

Week 10

WED 13/12 Melanie

FRI 15/12 CLOSED

P&C News

Active Kids Rebate Program

From 1 January 2018, parents will be able to claim up to

$100 per school child, per calendar year, as a voucher to

reduce the cost of sport registration or membership fees for

after-school, weekend and structured fitness or physical

activity. The voucher will not be means-tested and available

to every school child wanting to get active in their

community through sport and active recreation. Parents will

be able to register online to get their voucher to a sports

club or registered provider to receive the rebate. The Active

Kids Rebate program will help deliver on the Premier’s

Priority of reducing child overweight and obesity rates by

five per cent over 10 years. https://sport.nsw.gov.au/

sectordevelopment/activekids/fact-sheet

End of Year Presentation Night

Please come along to Presentation night on Wednesday 13th December at 5.30pm at the school to

help celebrate all students achievements during 2017.

Year 6 Shirts

The Year 6 shirts are available from the office. The cost of the shirts are $40.00, payable at the

office.

Yarrahapinni Waterslide - Thursday 14 December

We will be travelling to the Yarrahapinni Waterslide Grassy Head to celebrate our 2017

achievements. Please make sure students bring swimmers, towel, hat, sunscreen, lunch, recess,

fruit and water. There will be no cost to students. Permission notes are due in today.

Student Reports will be sent home on Wednesday

Student reports provide parents and teachers with a clear picture of your child’s current

achievements and the progress they have made. The school-based reports are directed to the

individual student and parent and provide the information that directs curriculum decision making

at the school level. This informs classroom teachers in the directions and planning of individual

education requirements that all students need. Evidence-based decision making at the local level

is very important in improving students' educational experiences and learning achievement. If you

have any immediate concerns re the report please contact the school, or otherwise this can be

discussed early in Term 1 of 2018 with parent teacher interviews.

Payments to School

Payments can be made to the school

using the following options:

EFTPOS— at the office.

Parent online payment (POP) - via the

school website—using the ‘Make a

Payment’ button.

Cash and cheque are still accepted at

the office.

Kaydee Caldecott was the winner of the

prize pack drawn on Friday 8th

December.

Students who have banked 4 times this

term went into the draw.

Congratulations Kaydee!!

The Winner of the

School Banking Prize

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Weekly round up

Year 6 Farewell 2017

We wish all our Year 6 students and their families all the very

best for the future. Best of luck and congratulations!

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School and Community news

Getting on Track in Time – Got It!

Got It! is a new program led by the NSW Ministry of Health in partnership with the NSW Department of Education. Scotts Head Public

School has been offered a place in this exciting new program.

The Got It! team will be running a 10 week program for children in Kindergarten to Year 2, aged 5-8 years (Early Stage One and Stage

One) and their parents, who are having problems with challenging and disruptive behaviour – at home or at school. The program will

give families the opportunity to be part of a fun and supportive group that can improve child behaviour and family relationships and

help parents deal with difficult behaviours.

Challenging and disruptive behaviour often causes problems in many areas of a child’s life. It can also be stressful for their family,

friends and community.

Sadly, these children can often be seen as ‘naughty’, rather than as children who are struggling with organising their thoughts,

feelings and behaviours.

Got It! aims to give support and practical help to children and their families, and also to support the school community to help

children get the most out of the opportunities available to them.

The Got It! team is looking forward to working at Scotts Head Public School and would like to thank the whole school community for

your commitment to improving the wellbeing of children and families at Scotts Head Public School. An information session will be

held on Wednesday 7th February 2018 between 9 and 11. More information in Week 1 of Term 1.

ALL families will be asked to complete a questionnaire for each child in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2. Please help us by returning

this form ASAP. These will be given out to all students in Week 2—Term 2 -m2018.

Please direct any specific enquiries to your child’s teacher. This program will be in our school in Term 1 and 2 of 2018.

Looking forward to enhancing the Wellbeing of our students.

Gillian Stuart and the Got It Team.

Calling all canteen volunteers!

In Week One of Term One 2018 there will be a meeting to form a

brand spanking new Canteen Committee for SHPS! We are

looking forward to an exciting year with the Kitchen Garden

Program working in partnership with the school canteen.

So pop the date in your calendar and come

along to support the canteen and the school.

When: Tuesday, 30th January, 2018

Time: 3.15pm

Where: SHPS Library

Spring Fair Update

We have now tallied all the takings and paid our

debts!

Our amazing and wonderful SHPS Spring Fair raised

the spectacular amount of $2,380.00

Many thanks to everyone

who was a part of our cele-

bration of growing!

School and Community news

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Riddle Answer:

The letter ‘W’.

Discover a special place where children learn

through exploration, provocation and challenge.

Come for a visit with your child, and

explore our educational program- with

meaningful learning opportunities

carefully designed for 3-6 yr olds in

an intimate, nurturing setting.

Enrolments are

now being finalised

for 2018…find out

about our

nature-based

Bush Program

Eungai Preschool

‘Stay & Play’ Days Any Wednesdays from 10:30am-12:30am

Little Tamban Rd. Eungai Creek Ph. 6569 9347 m: 0429609648

Enquiries for our new

2 year old sessions are

also very welcome.