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UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday 2nd April Easter Hat Parade

@ 2pm

Thursday 2nd April Last Day Term 1

Tuesday 21st April First Day Term 2

Friday 24th April ANZAC Assembly

@ 2pm in Hall

Saturday 25th April ANZAC March

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

This week Mrs Karen Bradley and I attended

a conference in Sydney regarding the

Connected Communities Strategy, sharing

schools Best Practice.

Mrs Murray and I also attended an Early

Action for Success conference in Sydney on

Thursday 19th March regarding Inquiry

based learning.

I would like to wish all

our students and their

families a wonderful,

safe and happy Easter

Holidays.

NANGA MAI AWARD for MRS CLAPSON

Last week Mrs Clapson and I travelled to

Sydney to attend the prestigious education

awards. Mrs Clapson received an award for

her Outstanding Contribution to Educational

Achievement by a Non–Aboriginal Staff

Member. A very proud moment for Mrs

Clapson as she has worked tirelessly and is a

worthy recipient. Narelle has a passion for

“closing the gap” in learning outcomes for

Aboriginal students. She has known and

taught several generations of families dur-

ing her tireless service. Many of the stu-

dents now at TPS are

the grandchildren

and children of stu-

dents she has en-

gaged with in her

time as a teacher. Pictured—Mrs Clapson

with her award & certifi-

cate.

Taree Public School

38 Albert St Taree NSW 2430

T 6552 1233 F 6551 2167 E taree-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web www.taree-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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Bilinga Term 1 - Week 10 Thursday 2nd April 2015

Design: Kathleen Morcome

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

We would like to acknowledge the Biripi people who are the traditional custodians of this land.

We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present of the Biripi Nation and

extend that respect to other Aboriginals.

Mrs Karen Clark School Principal

NATIONAL DAY AGAINST BULLYING &

VIOLENCE / HARMONY DAY How proud the teachers were of the student’s during

Harmony Day activities. The effort they put into com-

pleting their tasks was excellent and the answers they

were able to give about why the day was so important

showed a great level of understanding. Mrs Deer’s class

ran a well organised assembly and allowed the children

to talk about and show the wonderful stories about

friendship that had been placed on the ‘Captain Care’

capes. The competition to see who could make the

longest friendship chain was won by 4/5/6D, but I

think if we looked at all the classes work it was really a

tie. Thank you to those parents/ grandparents and fam-

ily members who attended the assembly and helped

create a colourful environment with the chains in our

garden. It looked great, and the photos of the children

against the backdrop of chains and hands, also made by

the children, demonstrated just what harmony was

about. Take a bow Taree Public school community, you

were great! (Photos on page 5)

TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY’ A Department of Education and Communities initi-

ative.

Our surveys have been completed with an overall

completion rate of 86%. Thank you to those par-

ents who gave permission for their child/children

to participate. The student’s honest answers have

allowed the researchers to create a big picture of

Taree Public School, its strengths and areas that

need attention. We will be reporting on the find-

ings early in Term Two, but early indications have

shown an overwhelming agreement by the children

on the positives of school as well as some encour-

aging reports about student wellbeing, engagement

and effective teaching practices.

EASTER HAT PARADE What a wonderful successful day, all the students

had a great day

and displayed

some awesome

Easter hats. Well

Done. Photos of

the event will be

in our next news-

letter.

ANZAC DAY MARCH All students are encouraged to represent

our school at this years ANZAC DAY

MARCH on Saturday 25th April. Students

are to wear full school uniform and meet

Mrs Deer at the corner of Pulteney and

Victoria Street at 9.15 am.

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MERIT AWARD

Abby Ellis Eli Marr

Danielle Ridgeway Abby Nowlan

Xyrece Morris Hayley Stace

Cameron Halliday Robert Bungie

Tykia Cochrane Paulson Cody Nowlan

Jacob Green Sara Noble

Valerie Whitaker Sarah Caldwell

Lakaya Bungie Lachlan Noble

Courtney Matheson Towers Cody Nowlan

CITIZENSHIP AWARDS

Courtney Stace Bonita Nowlan

Georgie Jeffree Mikey Armstrong

David Ridgeway Janara Simon

ATTENDANCE AWARDS

Sean Stone Logan Jurd

Brendan Halliday Jemiica Baxter

BRONZE AWARDS

Bonita Nowlan Abby Ellis

Elizabeth Cutrale Charlie Baxter

Darryl Ridgeway Natika Swan

INTENSIVE SWIMMING RECOUNTS Below are 4 recounts from students in class

2/3V—Guparr about the Intensive Swimming.

Over the last two weeks year 2 to year 6 have

been learning swimming at the Aquatic Centre.

First we went to get dressed, then we went down

to the silver seats. On the bus we played spotto.

Year 2 to year 6 learnt back stroke and we learnt

safety rules.

I like going swimming it was fun. I went on a slide

it was fun. We all got to have a free swim.

-By Braye.

Over the last two weeks year 2 to year 6 went

swimming to the Aquatic centre.

First we went to get dressed and we went on the

bus. Then we went to get off the bus and we had

to line up. Next we went inside and we went to

the side of the pool. We went in the pool and we

had to hold onto the side and we went to the deep

end. After we went to the silver seats and we had

to get on the bus and we played spotto. Finally I

had fun at the pool and I left the pool and we

went back to the school and we had to go up-

stairs.

-By Shammurri.

Over the last 2 weeks year 2 to year 6 are doing

swimming training at the Aquatic centre. First we

got dressed and waited to get our name called

out. Then we talked about water safety and we

got in our groups. Next we started swimming back

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and forwards from ten down to five rows. Af-

ter that we had some games.

Finally we got out of the water. It was fun!

-By Nathan.

Two weeks ago from year 2 and year 6 started

swimming lessons at the Taree Aquatic Centre.

First all the girls in year 2 and year 3 went in-

to an old classroom to get dressed. The boys

also had to go into a classroom. Then we had

to get our lunch and line up at the door down

stairs. One of the teachers called out the kids

that were going. Only the kids that paid money

can go swimming at the Taree Aquatic Centre.

When we arrived at the pool all of the kids had

to sit down on the ground so the swimming

teachers could tell us all of the rules. Then we

had to sit on the side of the pool with our legs

in the water. One of the swimming teachers

came over and helped us swim over to the

swimming rope and back. Javyne, Sarah, Jacob,

Josh, Nathan, Sean and Brendon were in my

group. Our swimming teachers name was Bec.

My group had to get a board and jump in the

water and kick our legs. After that we had to

get on the bus and go back to school. I had

fun!

-By Abby

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ANZAC BISCUITS

MAKES 18

•1½ CUPS ROLLED OATS

•½ CUP PLAIN FLOUR

•⅓ CUP SUGAR

•90G MARGARINE

•1 TBLSP GOLDEN SYRUP

•1 TBLSP BOILING WATER

•1 TSP BICARBONATE OF SODA

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line two baking trays with baking paper.

2. In a medium bowl mix together oats, flour and sugar

3. Melt margarine and golden syrup to-gether using a microwave or stovetop

4. Combine water and bicarbonate of soda in a small bowl and then stir into golden syr-up mixture

5. Pour syrup mixture into dry ingredients and mix to combine

6. Roll tablespoonful's of mixture into balls and place onto lined trays. Flatten slightly using the back of a spoon.

7. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Stand for 5 minutes before trans-ferring to a wire rack to cool.

MILO CRICKET PROGRAM

Children in K-3 have been lucky enough to par-

ticipate in the Milo Cricket Program every Fri-

day morning over the past 6 weeks. We have

enjoyed learning skills in throwing, catching,

batting and team work. Take home cricket

packs will be given out this week for the kids to

keep practicing their skills at home.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Book Fair/Car Boot Sale Sunday May

3rd, 9-3pm. Killabakh Hall, 1676 Comboyne

Rd. Food & drinks for sale. Loads of kids’

books, pony stories, horse care + 1000s

general fiction and non-fiction for the

whole family. Prices from 20c up to $5.

PCYC TAREE will be running their ‘Youth

Zone’ each Tuesday, Wednesday & Thurs-

day afternoon from 4pm – 6pm, commenc-

ing TUESDAY 24TH MARCH . Check out our

Facebook page, or come see us.

BIGW EASTER HAT PARADE—Saturday

4th April 10.45am for 12 years & under.

Foster Carers Needed- Can you and your

family find space in your hearts and home

for a child in need? If so, we would like to

hear from you. Please call: Biripi Aboriginal

Children’s Service Foster Carer Support

Team: (02) 6591 2411.

FREE WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS & CARERS

OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM WHEN: 12th & 13th MAY

TIME: 9am—4.30pm day 1

9am—3.30pm Day 2

WHERE: Taree-Wingham Race Club

Registration available from Tuesday 31st March

and closes on 10th May.

T o r e g i s t e r g o t o

www.positivepartnerships.com.au

NETBALL Last Thursday we played 6 games of netball.

Sadly we didn't win any of our games BUT we

had lots of fun and learnt lots of new skills! We

also got some lollies

and a salad roll for

lunch and a frozen

drink and ice-cream

from McDonalds

afterwards. Janara

said “my favourite

position is goal

shooter” and Sara

said “my favourite

position is goal attack”. Thank you Mrs Raymond

& Mr Murray. Janara Simon & Sara Noble