Principal’s Message

I would like to invite families and the wider community to our school presentation and concert night to be held

on Tuesday evening, 10 December commencing at 7.00pm. We ask for students to be at school by 6.45pm and

to move directly to their classrooms. The students will move down for the presentation with their class teachers.

This will be followed by each class presenting a class item, Christmas carols and finally, the arrival of Santa.

As part of the night, we traditionally alternate between receiving years

(which involves students receiving a gift from Santa) and giving years

(where families may donate to a chosen charity. This year is a receiving

year. Please contact the office if you require further information

regarding gifts.

Thank you to families in donating items for the Christmas raffles. Further

donations may be left at the office. Tickets for the raffles, which will be

drawn on the night are attached to the newsletter. Please return by Monday, 9 December. Your support is

greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Pauline Houghton

Kindergarten Orientation Days

Our last Kindergarten Orientation session was held on Tuesday

morning. The mornings provided an opportunity for the pre-

school students to become familiar with the school, as well as

an opportunity for new and existing families to attend

information sessions.

Well done to our current Year 5 students in commencing the

process of developing positive relationships with their future

buddies. Thank you to Miss Allen in organising the activities

and ensuring that the children enjoyed the transition activities.

Term 4 – Week 7 28 November 2019

Thank you to Mrs Bate in organising the library bags for the children.

School Captains for 2020 Assembly, Thursday, 5 December

Students in year 6 for 2020 will present a prepared speech demonstrating their skills as a future school leader

on Thursday, 5 December commencing at 2.00pm. After the assembly, students will return to their rooms to

vote. The school captains for 2020 will be announced at the School Presentation/Concert Night on Tuesday, 10

December. All students in year 6 in 2020 will be representatives of the Student Council and expected to take on

areas of responsibility throughout the year. Parents and the wider community are very welcome to attend.

Year 6 Farewell Assembly - Thursday, 12 December

The year 6 Farewell assembly will be held on Thursday, 12 December commencing at 2.00pm. The assembly

will conclude with the cutting of the cake. Families are welcome to attend.

The year 6 students would also like to invite the Kindergarten parents to the assembly.

School Swimming Scheme

The final day of swimming will be held tomorrow. The change to the program this year with all students

attending has been very successful. Thank you to Mr Johnson in organising this event as well as to staff in

assisting the students during their lessons. Finally, well done to our students in following the school’s

expectations daily.

Calendar of Events

TERM 4 2019

Date Activity Payment Due Cost

Mon 18 Nov-Fri 29 Nov

Intensive Swimming Scheme

Fri 15 Nov $35 for bus

$40 for pool entry/or pool pass

Fri 29 Nov Book club orders due Fri 29 Nov As per order

Tue 3 Dec AHS orientation day X X

Thur 5 Dec School Captains

for 2020 assembly X X

Tue 10 Dec Concert &

presentation night X X

Thur 12 Dec Year 6

farewell assembly X X

Fri 13 Dec Pie Day Wed 11 Dec As per order

Mon 16 Dec Rous PS

swim carnival Thur 12 Dec

$4.50 entry (to be paid at the pool) $5.00 bus (to be paid at school)

Certificates

Bronze Certificates were awarded to:

Rowan, Patrick, Gwen, Memphis, Charlee,

Joscelyn, Zeus, Marley, Noah, Jayden,

Isaac, Milla, Lloydy, Maycie, Lydia, Sophie,

Aisling, Ben, Dom, Emma

Silver Certificates were awarded to:

Rosalotte, Keiran

Gold Certificates were awarded to:

Clinton

Our Award Winners this Week

K/1 Clinton – for being a motivated and independent student Luca – for achievement in spelling Patrick – for demonstrating terrific work habits 1/2 Jamal – for making a positive start to his time at Rous Public School Lydia – for demonstrating high reasoning skills in math rotations Isaac – for improvement in handwriting and letter formation Maycie – for always being a focused and considerate classmate 3/4 Cooper – for being a friendly class member Noah – for improved engagement in maths mentals Ruth – for being a kind and helpful class member 5/6 Inika – for pleasing progress in spelling Lennox – for being helpful to younger students Cameron - for staying on task during independent activities

TOUCH FOOTBALL TRAINING

WILL NOT BE ON TONIGHT

DUE TO ILLNESS.

Assembly – Thursday, 5 December

School Captains Assembly

P&C News

The next P&C meeting will be held on Monday, 9 December

7.30pm in the 5/6 classroom.

All welcome!

School Canteen

Canteen Roster Term 4 Fridays Week 7 29 November Joan, Deb & Chloe Week 8 6 December Rachel, Ashleigh & Liz

Week 9 13 December (Pie Day) Deb & Chloe

Pie Day will be held on

Friday, 13 December

The full canteen menu will

also be available on the day.

Orders need to be in, with

payment by

Wednesday, 11 December.

Community News

December 2019

Newsletter

Christmas time is here!

We hope you can join us for Lennox

Carols in the Park this Sunday 1st

December. We will be there with our

Pancake Van and reptile show and

as proud sponsors of the event we look

forward to seeing the community come

together to celebrate the festive

season.

We have so much planned over

the school holidays so please read on

to find out what's happening. Our

Animal Park is growing! Recently we

welcomed new goats, lambs, calves, a

cockatoo and a crocodile so hope you

can visit us to meet them all.

If you are stuck for a gift idea this

Christmas and would like to provide an

experience that lasts all year you could

consider our fabulous Christmas

packages. You can purchase

these online or drop in to the Castle to

pick it up, right up until Christmas Eve.

They are perfect for the little animal

lover in your life.

Let's hope it rains soon 🌧.

Merry Christmas from all the

staff at the Macadamia Castle.

Pie Day

Friday 13 December

Name: _________________________________ Class: ___________ Pie x _____ @ $3.00

Sausage Roll x _____ @ $2.50

Spinach & Cheese Roll x _____ @ $3.50

Total Payment $ _________ enclosed

Pie Day

Friday 13 December Name: _________________________________ Class: ___________ Pie x _____ @ $3.00

Sausage Roll x _____ @ $2.50

Spinach & Cheese Roll x _____ @ $3.50

Total Payment $ _________ enclosed

Pie Day

Friday 13 December

Name: _________________________________ Class: ___________ Pie x _____ @ $3.00

Sausage Roll x _____ @ $2.50

Spinach & Cheese Roll x _____ @ $3.50

Total Payment $ _________ enclosed