Gunnedah Public SchoolQuality Education in a Caring Environment

NewsletterTerm 4 - Week 3

Tuesday, 30th October 2018

Bloomfield Street, GUNNEDAH. 2380Phone: (02) 6742 2266 Fax: (02) 6742 4309

Email: gunnedah-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Principal: Mrs Cathie McMaster

Upcoming EventsWeeks 3 & 4 - Swim SchoolWeeks 5 & 6 - Parent/Teacher meetings15th November - 5 for 5 rewards 4th December - GHS Orientation Day11th December - Early Birds Graduation13th December - Presentation Day

Ava Mackley-Handsaker was contacted last week to let her know that she was the winner in the recent Davidson Cameron & Co colouring competition.Congratulations to Ava – she did a great job.Davidson Cameron & Co also thanked the school for their participation. Thanks to Davidson Cameron & Co for providing these opportunities to our students.

Congratulations Ava!

Ava with Oliver and Robynfrom Davidson Cameron & Co

Horse Wisdom

Six new students began their Horse Wisdom journey last week with their first session of the program. This session gave students the opportunity to meet the horses for the first time and learn a little bit about the horses and what the program will entail.

Assembly

Merit Awards!K - Haylee Bell & Liam MeredithK/1 - Zoey Dann & Scott Mills1/2 Gold - Lashay Memorey & Jayden Hicks1/2 Green - Clancy Norman & Carley Hinton3 - Zeke Baxter-Sing & Beau Zappa4 - Danikah Ellery & Brayden Fitzroy5/6 Gold - Ben Clark & Callum DavisK-6 A Team - Tyler HerbertCongratulations!

PPA ConferenceMrs McMaster will be away at the Primary Principals Conference from Tuesday to Friday this week. Will Dowe will be acting Principal in her absence.Swim SchoolSwim school starts this week for all Year 2, 3 & 4 students. Please remember to pack swimmers, towel, sunscreen, school hat, plastic bag for clothes, spare underwear and appropriate footwear (no thongs). The students will be walking to the pool and the days are set to heat up so PLEASE ensure your child has a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water.Morning TeaIt was wonderful to see so many parents at the morning tea to introduce Toni from Family Referral Services. Many parents were able to have a chat with Toni and we hope that parents will take up this fantastic opportunity to book a time to see Toni while she is in our school. The dates Toni is expected to be back are Tuesday, 20th November and Tuesday, 11th December, although these dates will be confirmed closer to the time. Toni will be here from 9am till 4pm.Mrs Cathie McMaster, Principal

Year 6 TransitionOn Monday, 22nd October, Year 6 had a visit from the GHS Principal Mr White, one of the Year 7 advisors Mr Kiely and Science teacher Mrs Meek. Year 6 were reminded about some of the important dates coming up this term in regard to the school tour and the GHS fair. They then participated in a science experiment about fire and learnt about what it needs to

thrive. Year 6 enjoyed the visit.

GHS Visit

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Weekly FocusHow Do My Choices

Affect Others

RESPONSIBLE

RESPECTFUL SAFE

PBL Gold Awards!Bella Eveleigh

Ella HuntSharliya Bell

Masen HubbardBianca Sheumack

Xan SmitShyann Conomos

Jazmin SmitAubree CoeBryce Shaw

Caleb BrownCongratulations!

Nursing Home Visit

A group of our students were invited to visit Alkira yesterday. The visit was organised by

one of our grandfathers, David.The residents enjoyed their visit and have

asked for regular visits to be organised.The choir are planning on attending at the next

opportunity.Thank you to Jedd Wilmen, Ollie Wilmen, Alyshia Spain, Shona Sawyer & Callum Davis

for representing our school with pride.

Swim School

Swim School has started. Students in Years 2, 3 & 4 are reminded to bring their swimming

essentials each day for the next two weeks.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER RAFFLEPlease donate non-perishable food items and Christmas items for the Christmas Hamper

raffle to be run by the P&C Committee.Items can be left at the front office.

Raffle books will be sent home in November.

CANTEEN VOLUNTEER ROSTER2nd November - Ray, Michelle & Greg

9th November - Ray, Karla & GHS16th November - Ray, Jessica & Kayana23rd November - Ray, Michelle & GHS

30th November - Ray, Kayana & Sirleigh7th December - Lisa, Michelle & GHS14th December - Ray, Karla & Jessica

A big thanks to our canteen volunteers!

***MORE VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED AND APPRECIATED***

If you are able to help out with canteen on Firdays, please contact Ray Williams

on 0419 669 498

SUMMER UNIFORMSRemember for all of your uniform needs,

call in to our office.

BOOK CLUBOrders are due this

Wednesday, 31st October

FREE PARENT EVENING With

LUKE KENNEDY

20TH NOVEMBER 6pm at the High School

Come along and take the opportunity to hear one of Sydney’s best motivational speakers

LUKE KENNEDY

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On the outside he looked strong and confident, on the

inside his thoughts would come to haunt him. He was

incredibly scared, depressed, anxious, and

awkward in social situations. Luke always worried what other people thought about

him which led to him committing some harsh acts

and missing out on many positive opportunities.

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He opens up the audience’s eyes, and mind, to their ego – to the labels that we battle to live up to, and relates his story back to some of the

masks the audience would be wearing. He then shows

how these labels, and worrying what other

people think, is ruining our relationships, following

through on ideas (it could be as simple as not making

those crucial sales calls, or not putting your hand up in

class), happiness, and success in every area of life.

Becoming aware of ones ego and labels, is the first

step towards releasing it.....

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PEEL HIGH SCHOOL  

 

Attention: Year 5 Parents & Carers

 

Thinking of applying for the Selective Class Placement Test?

Registrations are now open to sit for the Selective Schools Placement Test for 2020.

It is important to register for this test by Monday 12 November 2018.

Peel High School is the only co-educational school within a 100 km radius of Tamworth that is part of the state Selective School’s Network.

The selective class at Peel is taught by specifically trained teachers, includes Enrichment Task and Scholarship opportunities.

The test will take Thursday March 14, 2019.

You must apply online at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please contact Kristen Miller or Chris Keenan on 67657088 for more information. 

Gunnedah Public School2018 School Calendar Term 4

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Week 3Swim School

29/10 30/10Morning tea

with Toni

31/10 1/11Cricket Skills

2/11CANTEEN DAY(Pizza rolls with popper or water)

Week 4Swim School

5/11 6/11 7/11 8/11 9/11CANTEEN DAY(Pork burrito wrap

with popper or water)

Week 5 12/11Parent/Teacher

meetings5/6 Gold

13/11 Parent/Teacher

meetingsKindergarten

14/11Parent/Teacher

meetingsYear 3

15/11Parent/Teacher

meetings1/2 Green

PBL 5 for 5 reward

16/11CANTEEN DAY(Butter chicken & rice with popper or

water)

Parent/Teacher meetings1/2 Gold

Week 6 19/11 20/11Parent/Teacher

meetingsYear 4

21/11Parent/Teacher

meetingsK/1

22/11Parent/Teacher

meetings5/6 Green

23/11CANTEEN DAY(Ham & cheese

pasta with popper or water)

Beach to Bush

Week 7 26/11 27/11 28/11 29/11 30/11CANTEEN DAY(Gravy beef roll with popper or

water)

Week 8 3/12 4/12GHS Orientation

Day

S.T.E.A.MScience Bus

5/12 6/12 7/12CANTEEN DAY

(Bacon & egg sandwich with

popper or water)

Week 9 10/12 11/1210am

Early Birds Graduation

12/12 13/12Presentation Day

14/12CANTEEN DAY(Chicken & cheese wraps with popper

or water)

PBL Rewards Day

Week 10 17/12 18/12 19/12LAST DAY OF

TERM FOR STUDENTS

20/12STAFF

DEVELOPMENT DAY

21/12STAFF

DEVELOPMENT DAY