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Week 10, Term 3 2019 27 September 2019 APPROACHING CALENDAR EVENTS

2019 Monday 14 October First day of Term 4, students are required to attend Wed 16 – Mon 21 October Impact Environmental Education Monday 21 October Boys PSSA Football State Finals Tuesday 22 October Lego League Workshop – Hall Wed 23 – Fri 25 October Impact Environmental Education

Wednesday 23 October K-2: Grandparents Day Boys cricket in Coffs Harbour

Thursday 24 October Girls cricket v Narranga, in Port Macquarie Friday 25 October Surf Awareness presentation Mon 28 Oct – Fri 8 Nov Year 2 Swim School Tues 29 – Thurs 31 October State Girls Cricket - Raby Thursday 31 October Kinder 2020 Orientation Friday 1 November P&C Run4Fun Colour Explosion Wednesday 6 November Lego League Junior Expo Wed 6 – Thurs 7 November State Athletics, Homebush Thurs 7 – Fri 8 November Year 3 Camp

Friday 8 November K-2 Assembly – Hosted by 1R, 9.15am in the Hall Kinder 2020 Transition

Thursday 14 November Yr1: Dinosaur Beach Excursion

Friday 15 November

K-2 Assembly – Hosted by 2J, 9.15am in the Hall Kinder 2020 Transition STEM Expo and Power Up – Melville HS Lego League – Regional Qualifier Stage 2 – General Assembly, 1.45 in the Hall

Friday 22 November Kinder 2020 Transition Tuesday 26 November HCH Boys Cricket Trials Thursday 28 November Bel Canto Performing – Count Down to Christmas Tuesday 3 December High School Transition day Wednesday 4 December Band: Evening Concert Friday 6 December First Lego League Junior Expo

Wednesday 11 December Presentation Ceremony, 9.15am – 11am Bel Canto Awards concert

Thursday 12 December Year 6 Farewell

Friday 13 December Year 6 Graduation Ceremony K-2 Christmas Concert

Monday 16 December Kinder Graduation Wednesday 18 December Last School day for 2019

77-105 Bangalay Drive, PORT MACQUARIE. NSW 2444 P: 02 6582 3478 F: 02 6582 2326 E: tackingpt-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: tackingpt-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Tacking Point PS Newsletter

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From the Desk of Mrs Jordan See our school shine …. On Wednesday we completed our 15th very successful Concert of Excellence at the Glasshouse. This major event of the year showcases the amazing talent that we have at Tacking Point Public School. An enormous congratulations to all of our wonderful performers, the amazing staff for their tireless efforts to bring this showcase together, especially Mrs Elynne Toft to coordinator extraordinaire and to all of you (parents/carers, grandparents, family and friends) as your support enables all of this to happen!

Congratulations dancers!! The annual Port Macquarie dance eisteddfod is here over the next couple of weeks and our eisteddfod dance groups had the honour of competing in the school’s sections on Thursday evening. The groups lit up the stage with their huge smiles and abundance of enthusiasm. Many thanks to our beautiful children who performed so well and to our awesome dance teachers and coordinators for all of the time and energy they put into their teams each week to provide this opportunity for them.

What a Team! On Monday morning I had the privilege of watching a portion of the boy’s football match of Tacking Point and Ben Venue (Armidale). The score line was tight but in the end the Tacking Point team proved too strong taking the win 2-1. These boys along with coaches Mr Trevor Thompson and Mr Matt Bale will be competing in the State Final, Monday 21st October in Sydney. This level of achievement is ultra-impressive and to see the team congratulate their fellow opposition on the day was a fine display of true sportsmanship. All the best at the State Final Boys … Go TPPS!!!

Staff Mr Rob Harris is on leave this week and Mrs Kate Dawes is on 3H. Mr Phil Harris returned on Thursday looking very relaxed! Next term we have Katrina Harvey, Kerryn Lindley, Elynne Toft and Steve Cornish on leave for the first few weeks of the Term 4.

Thank you to all of you for everything that you have done this term to ensure your children come to school each day prepared and ready to face the challenges that school has to offer. The growth the students are able to reach when they push and apply themselves has been so rewarding for us all. It is now time to have a break, enjoy the change in routine and spend some quality time together.

Kelly Jordan

Relieving Principal

Thought for the Week:

Happiness has nothing to do with what we have and everything to do with how we think.

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Message from the Deputy Principals As we move into the holidays can we remind all drivers to please be safe around our school area? We are a large school that is located in a residential area and traffic is always congested for parking and movement at the start and the end of the school days. Please follow all road rules to maintain the safety of all our students and other drivers. Congratulations to all staff and students on an amazing Concert of Excellence! We are so lucky to have the support of so many external groups from the performing arts. This is just another example of the greater community coming together to support our students. Have a wonderful holiday with family and friends. We look forward to seeing your fresh smiling faces back next term.

Ros Mangold and Trevor Thompson

From the Library Congratulations to the children and their families who have completed their Read Aloud Bookmarks this week Term 3 Weeks 8, 9 and 10: K/1W Ryan Campbell, Isaac Chapman, Josh Harris, Corbin Jones, Hamish Pope, Zac Richardson, Van Watson KC Ashlyn Corvetto, Annabelle Courtney, Ella Hamilton KE Macie Barry, Henry Shepherd KO Chloe Hall, Evie Paine 1K Eden Barnes, Scarlett Brook, Amelia Ryan, Harry Stephens, Willow Trethewey 1R Flynn Apthorpe, Sofia Hewens 1V Sophia Fox, Chloe Moye, Abbey Trethewey 2I Alexander Boath, Charlie Byrne, Darcey McWilliams, Maia Soeyland 2J Mahalia Anderson, Olivia Hamilton, Anneliese de Braun 2S Madeleine Chung, Mikayla Fonyodi, Olive Tait 2T Declan Jones 3/4M Ziva Balkin, Nessa Kinchington, Anna Piri, Keegan Pope 3D Maddison Lyons-Pascoe 3H Tahlia Hall, Maxwell Norkett 3J Ollie Zavone 4B Lucas Boath, Jenson Medcalf 5/6N Riley Pope 5B Anastasia Griffiths 6N Eloise Chetwynd 6S Rose Chetwynd 6T Kelli Williams

Ms Lea Horan Teacher Librarian

Library Knitting Club I have had a lot of interest with boys and girls in learning how to knit, and some nice success with a pilot group. Term 4 I’d like to offer a ‘Knitting Club’ at lunch times in the Library for students, Grades 3-6. We are blessed with some very capable ‘Tiny teachers’, who will help peer tutor or eager crafters! If you would have any balls of wool or knitting needles you would like to donate to our project, we would be very appreciative. Please drop wool and/or needles to either the front office or down to the Library. Many thanks!

Ms Lea Horan Teacher Librarian

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Boys Football Team – Through to State Finals The Tacking Point Boys Football team is through to the PSSA Knockout State finals after a tense 2-1 victory over Ben Venue PS from Armidale. This puts the boys into the last 4 teams of the state wide competition, an amazing achievement. On the road to the finals the boys have shown improvement in skill and positioning, demonstrating excellent teamwork and determination in every game. They have won 7 games scoring 43 goals and only conceding 4. Good Luck in Sydney on the 21st October!

Tacking Point Team: Campbell P, Max G, Riley B, Hayden K, Ryan C, Cameron M, Mitchell M, Kobyn D, Lorcan M, Oscar C, Jimmy S, Ashton N, Riley H and Kye S.

Managers Mr Thompson and Mr Bale

North Coast Athletics Report Twenty four of our athletes competed in the North Coast Athletics last Friday in Lismore. Three of our athletes were successful in making the North Coast team for the State PSSA Championships in Sydney next term. Isabella B (shot put), Knox B (100m) and Jack M (shot Put) were the successful athletes.

Other athletes put in great performances, some just missed out on going to Sydney and others made the top 10. These athletes included Gemirah F (4th 100m), Mable M (4th High Jump,12th 100m), Grace M (5th 1500m, 10th 800m), Lane J (5th 1500m), Aurora M (4th Shot Put), Elias C (8th 100m), Cruz L (9th 800m), Ben O (9th 800m, 6th 1500m), Sam Y (10th 1500m), Girls Junior Relay (Sakura A, Aurora M, Sophie W, Mable M) (6th), Boys Senior Relay, (Ryan C, Cameron M, Riley B, Max G) (4th), Girls senior relay (Talina R, Lane J, Riley C, Eloise R) (11th) Thanks to all the parents who provided transport to Lismore and back.

Boys Basketball Our senior Boys Basketball team’s journey has come to an end after a long and successful year. Their run ended against Byron Bay Public School in the North Coast Championship final. The team travelled to meet them in Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay got off to a quick start and were able to keep our boys from scoring freely during the first two quarters. During the second half of the game, our Tacking Point boys put in a huge effort however Byron Bay was too much to rein in.

The team did Tacking Point proud, playing with the same effort that saw them progress into the competition. They had smiles on their faces right until the very end and their sportsmanship was outstanding.

As a coach, I could not be prouder or happier with how the boys conducted themselves on and off the court. They need to keep their heads held high and remember that they are the runners up on the North Coast and did well to reach the top 16 within the state! Well done and a huge congratulations.

Mr de Braun

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Advanced Notice for School Swimming & Water Safety Awareness Program

Swimming School will operate for 10 days, commencing Monday 28th October to Friday 8th November. This program is offered to all Year 2 students with some provision for non-swimmers and weaker swimmers in Years 3 & 4. A total of 120 places will be available. Cost for the Year 2 program is $57.50. This cost will be for travel by bus to and from Port Macquarie Olympic Pool and entry into the pool. The lessons are free. Eligible Year 3 students attending Camp may be offered a place in the scheme for 8 days at $46. Permission notes will be sent home early Term 4.

Mrs L. Smith School Co-ordinator

Tuckerbox Canteen

TUCKERBOX ROSTER You can place lunch orders via the P&C’s Qkr! App

Mon 14/10 HELP PLEASE

Tues 15/10 C. Chattler

Wed 16/10 H. Ryan V. Wilson

Thurs 17/10 R. Brennan M. Gavel

Fri 18/10 L. Wiggins D. Tinnock R. Brennan

Mon 21/10 HELP PLEASE

Tues 22/10 HELP PLEASE

Wed 23/10 K. Williams N. Varga

Thurs 24/10 J. Moye A. Baker

Fri 25/10 M. Brumby H. Ryan

In accordance with WH&S regulations, it would be appreciated if volunteers could please wear enclosed footwear and have long hair tied back. Thanks Leanne and Sandy.

UNIFORM SHOP Open Mondays & Wednesdays 8.30 – 9.00am

Location: Assembly Hall Uniforms can be viewed and purchased via the P&C’s Qkr! Payment site

P&C Messages

New Payment System Available The Tacking Point Public School P&C is happy to announce the Introduction of QKR. This payment system is set to replace Flexischools and is available for Canteen, Uniform shop and events.

Why the change? We received feedback through parents that the upfront costs in loading your account and transaction fees were a deterrent from using Flexischools.

Both systems will be running simultaneously until the end of Term 3 2019, then Flexischools will be switched off.

How do I close my Flexischools account? Simply follow these instructions; Log into Flexischools > My Profile > Account Status > Close account.

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Your funds will be returned to your bank account within 7-10 days.

How does QKR work? QKR is a Point of Sale system that can be used via an App through your Smartphone or Internet Browser. The payments will come directly from your bank account via your MasterCard or Visa Card. There should be no additional cost to you. Please go to “qkr.mastercard.com/store/” or search for “QKR Mastercard”.

The QKR App is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Merit Award Recipients Congratulations to our Merit Award Recipients for Term 3, Weeks 9 and 10:

K-2 Week 9

KC Ruby Ryan Thomas Soeyland

KE Harshavardhan Nambiar Arli Ihaia

KO Harriet Jeffries Ashton Hughes

KP Charlotte Pratt Imogen Young

K/1W Liam McQuaid Rose Newman Corbin Jones

1K Willow Giddins Ava Schmidt

1R Grace Finney Jordan Millar

1V Layla McGowan Jack Morris

2I Angus Hawken Zarley Groth

2J Oscar Medcalf Olivia Hamilton

2S Amelia Crocker Ruby Konik

2T Angyl See Connor Green

Lighting the Way Award Recipients

Year 3-4 Week 9

3D Matisse Hazelton-Kelly Aidan Esson Lucy Pratt Brodie Carter

3H Oliver Sutton Joshua Ball Joshua Gray Elijah Kyan

3J Leticia Barnes Beau Kirby Thomas Loveday Maxine Smith

3/4B Ally Newton Caitlyn Inman Kajus Horan-Juzenas Jake Riches Peyton Dunkley

3/4M Mark Temple Grace Ashton Aiden Miles Zac Bibel

4B Will Clark Aden Randall Connor Lawrence Addison Williams

4H Isabella Barrett Rocco McCallum Lani Warren Ebony McShane

K-2 Lighting the Way awards, Week 8

K-2 Lighting the Way awards, Week 9

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Community News

Activities including Roving Ranger Activity are available at Sea Acres Visitor Centre this school holidays. A Discovery Ranger will also be out and about on the Sea Acres boardwalk, running activities on

Wednesday 2nd Oct. and Friday the 11th Oct. No Bookings Required. Arrive anytime between 10am and 12:00 noon. Normal boardwalk entry fees apply. $9 Adults, $5 children, $20 family.

SOUL SURFING HAPPY, HEALTHY KIDS! Join Soul Surfing these holidays (Fab Fun Days) and Term 4 after School Surf and Earth for all the benefits on offer! Soul Surfing provides nature play, cleansing, uplifting, fun, fitness and ocean awareness. Throw in the earth play, games and activities and Happy, Healthy Kids return.

FAB FUN DAYS - Oct 1st, 3rd and 11th. 9-3pm surf and adventures $70

TERM 4 After School Surf and Earth 10 lesson program with collection, afternoon tea and surf lesson and play till 5.30pm $225. Active kids vouchers welcome.

Call, message or email Corey or Loren. 0428480266 or corey@soulsurfing.com.au

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