Principal’s Message

Thank you to all families for your support in raising money for the Rappville Community due to recent bush

fires. The school raised $275.50 from our casual day last Friday. Thank you to the Year 6 students in organising

a range of afternoon activities for the students.

Regards,

Pauline Houghton

Book Fair & Parade – Friday, 1 November

We will be holding a Book Fair Parade next Friday, 1 November. The

students are invited to dress as a favourite book character. The parade will

commence at 9.30am after our morning assembly. Parents are welcome to

attend the parade.

The Book Fair will open next Friday afternoon from 3.15pm – 3.45 pm. The

books are available for purchase each day during this time until Wednesday,

13 November. The books will be on display in the 5/6 classroom.

Whole School Swimming Monday, 18 November – Friday, 29 November

The School Swimming Scheme will be held at Alstonville Swimming Pool, commencing on Monday, 18

November and concludes on Friday, 29 November. This year all students will be attending the scheme, with

lessons provided for a range of swimming abilities. Students will also participate in water safety lessons. All

class teachers will be attending. Therefore, if your child is unable to swim due to illness or injury during the

scheme, they will be required to travel with the school to the pool where they will be supervised. We are

providing the opportunity for all students at Rous to further develop their skills over the 10 days.

The students will depart Rous school at 11.45am with lessons commencing at 12.00pm – 12.45pm daily. The

students will return to school by approximately 1.15pm.

Term 4 – Week 2 24 October 2019

Students will change in and out of swimming costumes at school in designated classrooms.

The breakdown of the cost per student is:

Bus fare $35.00 Pool entry $40.00 Total $75.00

(If your child has a pool pass the cost will be $35.00 for the bus)

Please note the swimming lessons are free, with the school subsidising the cost of the bus fare.

We request that payment and permission notes are returned to school by Friday, 15 November.

Kinder Orientation Days

Parents of students commencing kindergarten in 2020 are invited to attend orientation days on the following

dates. Parents are invited to stay for information sessions held in the library followed by morning tea.

Tuesday, 12 November

Tuesday, 19 November

Tuesday, 26 November

Head Lice

We have had reports of head lice this week. Please check your child’s hair and treat if necessary.

Information about head lice can be sourced at:

https://education.nsw.gov.au/student-wellbeing/health-and-physical-care/health-care-

procedures/conditions/head-lice

Medical and Asthma Care Plans/Out of date Medication

If your child has a medical condition, please ensure that the office has an updated medical or Asthma Action

Plan signed off by the student’s doctor. Parents/carers should also provide the office with a clean spacer and a

reliever medication clearly labelled with the child’s details.

We currently have some students with expired medication. Please contact the school to check whether your

child’s medication needs replacing.

Certificates

Bronze Certificates were awarded to:

Emilee, Rowan, Ronin, Ethan, Sullivan,

Aurora, Milla, Maycie, Adriana, Aisling,

Lillie, Ben, Lani, Emma, Asiah, Lucas, Alex

Silver Certificates were awarded to:

Kaide, Patrick Silver, Luca, Tane

Our Award Winners this Week

K/1 Ethan – for demonstrating our PBL expectations during our visit from a guest speaker yesterday Luca – for being a role model for positive behaviour in the classroom Emilee – for being a focussed and hard working class member 1/2 Rosella – for a fantastic persuasive text in writing activities this week Trixie – for being a respectful and kind classmate at all times Chloe – for being a self-regulated and motivated learner 3/4 Tane – for following school expectations and being an effective leader Asiah – for pleasing results in her numeracy assessment Patrick – producing an excellent piece of artwork for our show display 5/6 Cody – for following class expectations; be a learner Archie – for acts of kindness; willing to help students and staff Brodie – for pleasing progress in reading groups

Chess and Draughts

Stage 2 & 3

Thursday 31st

October

Parents welcome to attend

Calendar of Events

No Assembly - Thursday 31 October

TERM 4 2019

Date Activity Payment Due Cost

Wed 30 Oct Book club due Wed 30 Oct As per order

Thur 31 Oct Chess & Draughts

Stg 2 &3 X X

Thur 31 Oct Uni-Bound

Year 6 X X

Fri 1 Nov Book Fair parade X X

Fri 1 Nov- Wed 13 Nov

Book Week/Book Fair X X

Tue 12,19 & 26 Nov

Kindy Orientation X X

Mon 18 Nov-Fri 29 Nov

Intensive Swimming Scheme

Fri 15 Nov $35 for bus

$40 for pool entry/or pool pass

Reading for pleasure unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are.

Here’s what you can do to help children develop stronger reading skills and a love for reading:

Set the example. Let children see you read.

Have a collection of books in your home. Update this collection routinely to keep up with changing tastes and

reading skills.

Support our school’s Book Fair. Allow your children to choose their own books to read.

The theme of our Scholastic Book Fair is Dino-Mite, where we hope you will Stomp, Chomp, and Read! It’s a fun reading

event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable

books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading

habits.

Book Fair dates: Monday 4 November to Wednesday 13 November

We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Remember, all purchases benefit our school.

P&C News

The next P&C meeting will be held on Monday, 11 November

7.30pm in the 5/6 classroom.

All welcome!

School Canteen

If you can help out on any of the days for next term please add your name to the list below.

Community News

Canteen Roster Term 4 Fridays Week 2 25 Oct Deb & Chloe Week 3 1 Nov

Week 4 8 Nov

Week 5 15 Nov Deb & Chloe Week 6 22 Nov

Week 7 29 November Week 8 6 December

Week 9 13 December

School Swimming Scheme 2019

The School Swimming Scheme is a 10 day intensive Learn to Swim program that develops water confidence and

provides students with basic skills in water safety and survival. It forms part of teaching and learning in the Safe

Living strand of the PD/HP/E syllabus. All students will be participating this year. The details for the program

are as follows:

When: Monday, 18 November through to Friday, 29 November (Weeks 6 & 7)

Time: Depart school at 11.45am. Lessons commence at 12.00pm. Return to school by approximately

1.15pm.

Who: All students

Where: Alstonville Aquatic Centre

What to bring: Swimmers, towel and goggles each day

Plastic bag for wet swimmers and towels

Cost: $75.00 (bus $35.00/pool admission $40.00)

If you have a pool pass the cost will be $35.00 only for the bus

Additional information:

Students will change in and out of their swimmers in designated classrooms at school each day. School uniforms

and shoes will remain at school and students will only take their towels and goggles on the bus.

Please ensure that all swimming items and school uniforms are clearly labelled.

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School Swimming Scheme Permission 2019

I give permission for my child/ren ________________________________ to participate in the School Swimming

Scheme—Intensive swimming lessons during week 6 & 7 of Term 4, 2019.

I understand the students will travel to the Alstonville Aquatic Centre by bus.

I understand the total cost is $75.00 and payment is required by Friday, 15 November.

Enclosed is: (please tick)

Bus $35.00 Pool entry $40.00

My child has a pool pass

Please indicate by ticking box:

My child can confidently swim more than 25 metres

Signed:_________________________________ Date:__________________