K-2 ATHLETICS CARNIVAL On the first day of this term all the students from Kindergarten through to Year 2 had a fabulous day at their athletics carnival. A new format to our carnivals meant the K-2 athletes had their own day of fun and all the students were able to have a go at each of the disciplines on the day. They competed (for fun!) in sprints, long jump, discus, shot put and a variety of different novelty events. It was also great to see many family members come and cheer the children along. They all had smiles on their faces and enjoyed the day. A big thank you to Mrs Hoffman for her organisation and to the teachers and Year 6 helpers on the day. Also a big thank you to Sharon and the P&C for running the canteen at the grounds.

NEWSLETTER NO. 22 TERM 3 WEEK 2 TUESDAY 31st JULY, 2018

BONVILLE STREET EMAIL: urunga-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au PO BOX 21 WEBSITE: www.urunga-p.schools.nsw.edu.au URUNGA NSW 2455 TEL: 02 6655 6393 FAX: 02 6655 5140

On the traditional lands of the Gumbaynggirr people

IMPORTANT DATES

Wed 1st Aug Girls Touch Football Gala Day Wed 8th Aug Education Week Assembly @ 9.30am, Open Classrooms and Lunch

Wed 1st Aug P&C Meeting in staffroom @ 9.30am Fri 10th Aug Whole School Photo @ 9.20am

Thurs 2nd Aug Whole School Assembly @ 2.20pm Mon 13th Aug Garden Club @ 11.10am

Fri 3rd Aug District Athletics Carnival @ Urunga Wed 15th Aug Beach and Water Safety Talk—Stage 2

6th-10th Aug Education Week Thurs 16th Aug Whole School Assembly @ 2.20pm

NEWS FROM OUR PRINCIPAL MRS JANE MARTYN

EDUCATION WEEK 2018 This year's Education Week will be held from Monday 6 August to Friday 10 August 2018 (Term 3, Week 3). The theme for Education Week is ‘Today's schools – creating tomorrow's world'. This theme communicates how NSW public schools are equipping young people with the skills and capabilities they need to thrive in a rapidly changing, globalised world. Video: Mark Scott announces theme for EDWeek 2018 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULMFWr7_OzU

Urunga Public School would like to invite parents, grandparents and visitors to our Education Week morning. The morning will begin at 9.30am on the bottom COLA for a special Education Week whole school assembly. After the assembly, at around 10 am, we would like to invite our guests to join the children in their classrooms to see the amazing learning experiences that take place each day. Then from 11am we would like you to join your child(ren) for lunch.

KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS FOR 2019 Spread the word! Urunga Public School is currently taking Kindergarten enrolments for 2019. If you have a child that will be attending this school next year or you know any children of family, friends or neighbours that will be attending next year please contact our office. If you would like to know more details about enrolling for Kindergarten, please contact the office on 6655 6393.

GYMNASTICS PROGRAM TERM 3 Our gymnastics program has gotten off to a flying leap. The students attended last Friday and were introduced to a range of technical moves, turns and tumbles. There were lots of laughs and smiles on the students faces as they enjoyed their gymnastics program and utilised the specialised equipment. This program supports the compulsory curriculum area of gymnastics under the Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Syllabus. The program has another 7 weeks left to run and it is not too late to return your permission slip, money and join in the fun.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE I would like to take this opportunity to remind parents and carers about the importance of ensuring your child attends school on a regular basis. It is critical that students at Urunga Public School attend school each and every day, for the entire time 9.20am to 3.20pm.

Absences for reasons such as birthdays, rest days, catching up with family members, appointments that could be made out of school hours and holidays in term time etc should be avoided.

As always, we understand that students may become sick or injured and time away from school is unavoidable. In all cases of absence, we encourage parents to call as soon as possible to alert the school or upon return have a signed, dated and justified absence note. All absences by law require an explanation.

The Student Attendance Policy is guided by the Education Act (1990) which states that children must attend school unless there are justified reasons for an absence and all absences must be explained to the school within seven days of their occurrence.

A more detailed parent information flyer will be sent home outlining ‘Compulsory School Attendance’ by NSW Department of Education. If you have any further concerns around attendance, please contact the school. Kevin Patterson (Assistant Principal)

WEEKLY SCHOOL RULE

The focus this week is the orange rule “complete all work”. We ask that you reinforce this week’s rule at home with your child.

Attendance Award Winners

Week 1

K Red

DISTRICT ATHLETICS The District athletics carnival will be held this Friday 3rd August at the Urunga Recreation Grounds. Forty five of our athletes qualified to compete at this level. Students will walk from school at 9.00am. The carnival begins at 9.30am. There will be a canteen available on the day at the grounds. Students will be trying to gain selection for the Mid North Coast athletics carnival on Friday 17th August at Coffs Harbour. We wish them all the best. Permission notes were handed out yesterday. Please return them with the $2 competitors fee by tomorrow, Wednesday 1st August. Helen Hoffman

UNIVERSITY OF NSW - INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS Another set of results have come in for the International Competitions and Assessments run by the University of NSW. Well done to the large group of students who participated in the assessments. The results for the Science competition are: Participation: Lulu McGrath, Riley Morgan, Naia Joosten, Olivia Gruber Styles, Lachlan Buckman-Toms, Luke Earnshaw, Sienna Young, Lane Morgan, Osha Joosten, Travis Penfold, Olivia Page, Alyssa Meenahan, Taylor Emonson-Clyde, Maximilian Boaz, Dylan Bennington Merit: Oliver Rodgers Credit: Sonny Arnold, Imogen Webb Distinction: Phalayna Tudhope-Betts

WHAT’S DUE

Outstanding Gymnastics Program permission notes and $20 payment Outstanding Year 5/6 Lake Ainsworth Excursion 2nd instalment of $100 due 27th

July Final payment for Year 5/6 Lake Ainsworth Excursion due Friday 10th August Year 4 Cascade Excursion final payment due 17th August Educational Resources & Voluntary School Contribution payments Term 3 Instrument Hire

P & C Meeting—Tomorrow

Wednesday 1st August at 9.30am in the School Staffroom.

Come along for a chat. We would love to see you there!

For more information:

NEWS FROM OUR COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER JENNY LUXON

SPOTLIGHT ON 5/6 VIOLET TEACHERS: Miss Stibbs and Mr Patterson

STUDENTS IN CLASS: 26

5/6 Violet have been thinking about their favourite classroom activities. Here are what some of the students had to say.

P.E. because it’s fun and you get to go outside. Brady

Footy Tipping because you get to see who picks what teams. Beau

Maths because it’s fun. Oliver S. 

Maths Groups because we get to do lessons outside with Miss Fisher. Skye

Art because you get to be crea ve. Dance because we get to show people what we can do. Sport because you get to be ac ve. Ayla

Music because you get to have fun with instruments. Eliza

Drama because you get to act things out. Holly T. 

I like it when Chappy is in the classroom because he helps out a lot. Sid

Technology because we get to learn about things online. Evangelina

Science because we’re doing new things in the classroom to learn stuff. Thomas

Drama because you get to play around with different characters. Zara

Everything because we have an amazing teacher. Clare & Eliza 

Gymnas cs because it’s fun and you get to roll around. Clare

Drama because you get to have a go at different expressions and try different roles. Ava

Drama because you get to act with people you don’t know well and you get a chance to know them more. Samantha

It’s great when prefects get to go out and represent the school. Lily

The Taronga Zoo drawing compe on because it gave us extra me to do a bit of Art every morning. Halle

YEARS 2-6 ATHLETICS CARNIVAL After having been postponed due to rain at the end of Term 2, we had a beautiful, dry and sunny day for the Year 2-6 athletics carnival last Wednesday. Bellinger kicked off the competitive part of the day by winning the war cry. Everyone had a wonderful day and tried their hardest, which is what it is all about!! Forty five students qualified for the district carnival being held next week and many others had a ball just giving it their best. The novelty events produced many giggles, some falls while in a sack and also a lot of concentration while running with an egg on a spoon! The winning house on the day was KALANG! New records were set in the senior girls 100m, long jump (these two records have stood since 1983!) and 200m by Lulu McGrath. Congratulations Lulu, a truly fantastic effort! The Kalang senior girls relay also set a new record time. Great run girls. Again, a big thank you to Mrs Hoffman, all the teachers and parent helpers on the day, as well as the P&C for running the canteen and keeping everyone fed.

ATHLETICS CHAMPIONS Age champions were presented with their trophies at yesterday’s morning assembly. The champions were: BOYS GIRLS MINOR: Charlie Phillips Bella McKay JUNIOR: Luke Earnshaw Ayla Furze 11 Yrs: Arjuna Dwinada Harriet Pagulayan- McCabe SENIOR: Bobby Carter Lulu McGrath

P&C NEWS BUNNINGS BBQ: We would like to invite you to be a part of our upcoming Coffs Bunnings BBQ fundraiser on Saturday 11th August 2018 from 8am-4pm. We could really use your help, even if it’s only for an hour. If you can spare some time to help, please leave your name, number and chosen time at the school office or SMS these details to 0439 141 889. Thank you for your interest in being a part of our volunteer team and helping to raise money to benefit all students at Urunga Public School. MEETING: A reminder that we will be holding a P&C meeting tomorrow, Wednesday 1st August. Come along at 9.30am to the school staffroom and join in. All welcome! Roz McLagan - P&C President

GIRLS SOCCER - ROUND 4 On Thursday the Urunga Girls soccer team headed to Kempsey to compete in Round 4 of the PSSA Soccer knockout competition. The girls went up against Aldavilla Public School and played a remarkable game (especially backing up after our Athletics carnival the day before). Their sportsmanship, encouragement and teamwork were a pleasure to see on the field and made both myself and all the spectators very proud. Unfortunately the girls were defeated 2-0 but despite a tiring game, they still came off with a smile on their faces after enjoying a fun game. Well done girls, I am a very proud coach!! Miss Fisher