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Principal’s Message This will be the last newsletter for the year so I would like to wish all families a safe and enjoyable break. This has been a fantastic year with so many students achieving wonderful results in a variety of areas. We have had success by individuals and groups. It was fantastic to witness all the students who received recognition at our

‘Assembly of Excellence’ (names included) last week. I would like to thank all the staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure the success of our students. I would also like to thank our 2009 school leaders Therese May, John Bourke, Suzie Griffen Holten and Nathan Yerbury for their contribution to our school and the manner in which they have represented us. I would like to congratulate the 2010 school leaders, Joseph Bourke, Ahnita Holten-Duke, Denise Cannon and Alexia Mitchell on their election and I am sure they will do a fantastic job. Important Dates • Wednesday 16th December - Last day of

attendance for all students • Thursday 28th January - First day of school

for students Year 1 to year 6 • Monday 1st February - First day of school for

Kindergarten 2010 I would like to finish this newsletter by wishing all individuals a lovely break and look forward to seeing everyone refreshed on the dates above for the 2010 school year. Book Packs Book packs will be on sale from Day 1 next year (Wednesday 27th January). We will be selling these for $40 for the first pack and $35 for the second and all other packs. The packs have contents that in some cases are valued at approximately $50. We are able to offer this deal as we order in bulk. I am aware that some of the items may be purchased cheaper but the ‘quality’ is not the same as those

contained in the packs. We regret not having them available at the end of this year however we will definitely have them for the commencement of the 2010 school year. We will also offer assistance on top of the price reduction for those parents/families who have multiple students at school. Hugh Rutherford

Principal

ASSEMBLY OF EXCELLENCE Medallions for Academic Excellence 2/3R Shannissa Brown 3/4B Jade Yerbury 3/6H Billy Morris 4/5B Joseph Bourke 5/6R Nathan Yerbury Certificates for Academic Progress K/K Christina Barlow Alfred Faulkner Wheeler 1/2B Timothy Bull Robert Brown 1/2K Ivan Madden Caleb Winiarczyk Certificates for Academic Achievement 2/3R Angus Larkin Jack Minnican 3/4B William Hickey Jessie Mackay-Stokeld 3/6H Letoya Flaherty 4/5B Bradley Dyet Laihla Cox 5/6R Briana Munro Jack McCallum Certificates for School Citizenship K/K Zahli Edwards Richard Kennedy 1/2B Shakira cox Shakira Dickson-Gray 1/2K Peta Anderson Sarah Abel 2/3R Leonard Bull Angel Peacock 3/4B Harold Linger Mariann Campbell 3/6H Jack Kyle 4/5B Ahnita Holten-Duke Alexia Mitchell 5/6R Alysha Blackwell Denise Cannon

Principal’s Thought of the Week

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Safe New Year

Monday 14th December 2009 Term 4 Week 9

Newsletter Kempsey South Public School

“A proud member of the Macleay Education Community”

21 Queen Street KEMPSEY 2440

Phone: 02 6562 7033

A Quality Education in a Caring Environment

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Dates To Remember Dux of the School Award John Bourke Reading Encouragement Awards from Schools As Community Centres Heather Williams Bree Smith Denise Cannon Kempsey Evening View Club Student Encouragement Award Laihla Cox West Kempsey Rotary Club Citizenship Award Therese May Outstanding Achievements in Arts Therese May Outstanding Contribution to the Environment Jack Kyle Medallions for Sporting Excellence—Swimming Junior Bradley Dyet Tahlisa Button 11 Yrs Blake Archibald Therese May Senior Jason Daley Rebecca Holten Champion House Swimming Gilchrist Medallions for Sporting Excellence– Athletics Junior Justin Abel Ahnita Holten-Duke 11 yrs Joseph Bourke Suzanne Griffen Holten Senior Jason Daley Rebecca Holten Champion House Athletics Gilchrist Medallions for Sporting Excellence—Cross Country 8 yrs Steven Allan Angel Peacock 9yrs William Hickey Lizzy Dickson 10 yrs Justin Abel Ahnita Holten Duke 11yrs Joseph Bourke Sarah Peacock 12yrs Jason Daley Jasmine Dickson Ross Foster trophy for Winning House in Cross Country Gilchrist House Captains Freeman Jasmine Dickson Gilchrist Joseph Bourke Thorpe Rebecca Holten Alysha Blackwell House Points and Marching Competition Trophy Gilchrist

Happy Birthday

Joyce Brown Cameron Donovan Jade Yerbury Robert Brown Harold Linger Reno Citroni Rhys Brown Katelan Brown Denise Cannon

Cameron Newman Hazel Brown Wayne Dungay Carmel Dungay Letoya Flaherty Danyen Sanders Nathan Yerbury Alysha Blackwell

Suzanne Griffen Holten

Wed 27.01.10 School Development Day Thurs 28.01.10 Student in Year 1 to Year 6 return to school Thurs 28.01.10 Best Start Kindergarten Appointments Fri 29.01.10 Best Start Kindergarten Appointments Mon 01.02.10 Kindergarten first day of school

Canteen Roster Mon 07.12.09 Sandra Tues 08.12.09 Sandra

Wed 09.12.09 Sandra

Term 4 Week 9

Mon 14.12.09 Great Aussie Bush Camp Tues 15.12.09 Great Aussie Bush Camp Wed 16.12.09 Great Aussie Bush Camp Wed 16.12.09 Picnic Day—Kempsey Pool Rating of 3, 4 or 5 Wed 16.12.09 Last Day of Term for students Thurs 17.12.09 School Development Day (students do not attend) Fri 18.12.09 School Development Day (students do not attend)

Term 1 Week 1 2010

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School Sportsperson of the Year Jason Daley Outstanding Achievement in Sport Danyen Sanders Induction of 2010 School Leaders Joseph Bourke Denise Cannon Ahnita Holten Duke Alexia Mitchell KEMPSEY SOUTH IDOL On Thursday we held a very successful ‘Kempsey South Idol’ competition. We had eight fabulous acts ranging from a Rock n Roll band (“The Devils Angels”) to a poetry recital by Maddy Homer. The winning act however was the singing duo. Thomas Kennedy and Briana Munro who sang ‘What about me’. The second place getters were the Devils Angels comprising Brad Dyet with his band Liam Kinny, Scott Minnican, George Stubley and Rhys Brown. They sang ‘Living on a Prayer’. The third place getter was Denise Cannon with her angelic voice singing ‘Corner of the Sky’. Denise will go on to represent the school next year at the Macleay Educational Community of Schools Idol Competition—which is for solo acts. The MECS Competition will be held in February and we will make sure we have a group of supporters ready to cheer for Denise at the next level of competition. COMMUNITY NEWS KIDZCARE IN ACTION THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT KEMPSEY PCYC Kempsey PCYC is getting ready for the upcoming vacation programs running throughout the school holidays in January 2010. The club will be running activities for children aged 5- 12 years of age from 8:30am – 5:30pm starting on the 4th January 2010 to 27th January 2010. A variety of programs and excursions have been organized including Rock Climbing, Laser Zone & a visit to the movies, science experiments, arts, crafts, music and cooking. We will also be having Travers Ross choreographer for ‘So you Think You can Dance’ and Finalist ‘Lamb in attendance from the 12th -16th January to teach young people to dance, plus loads of other free activities. Kidzcare is covered under the Governments Child Care Benefit and places are filling fast. PCYC will be closing from the 18/12/09 and re opens 4/1/10 bookings need to be confirmed before the 18/12/09. For more information or to book your place in Kidzcare contact Kempsey PCYC on 65628399

SOUTH KEMPSEY PLAYTIME (For parents with children from birth to 5 years) Playgroup Christmas Party When: Tuesday 15th December 2009 Where: South Kempsey Community Centre Cnr Queen & Yarravel Streets South Kempsey Time: 10 am until 12 noon South Kempsey Playtime is supported by Family Workers from: Kempsey Family Support Services, Durri AMS, and Schools as Community Centres. For more information contact Trudy Woodward or Susie Parsons on 65 631 588, Delya Smith on 65 602 369 or Karen Hall on 65 621 475. (Transport is available and will be reviewed on request).

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