From the Principal’s Desk

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Principal: Mr Maurie Hogan

Pearson Street URANQUINTY NSW 2652

Phone: 6922 9619 Fax: 6922 9883

Email: uranquinty-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Term 4 Week - 5 6th November, 2012

“CIRCUS SPLENDIDA”

A huge thanks to all families who attended our production and had their children organised and on time. It

would have been one of our biggest crowds and certainly the best and most appreciative audience that we’ve

ever had.

I thought the children were sensational and put on an excellent show. Staff were very pleased with the

singing, dancing, acting and all performances. We also greatly appreciated all the help with packing up the

hall afterwards. Special thanks to Ms Fahey, Miss Fuller and Mr Mead who played vital but hidden roles back

stage. Without their efforts these shows wouldn’t be possible. I would also like to thank The Progress

Association for renting the hall out at such a generous rate and not charging for rehearsals.

I’m often asked why we don’t do a show every year and the answer is very simple, time! To put on a quality

show takes up a great deal of practice. Yes, everything is linked to the Creative Arts Syllabus but we are

always using more time than the curriculum stipulates. It is now six weeks of more academic subjects to

balance curriculum requirements for 2012. There will be a DVD available of the production, more details later.

UNIFORMS/DISCIPLINE

We have been a little lenient on these during pre-show rehearsals and it is now time to go back to following

policy without play interruptions. I sense that some of our older students believe that I may be a little easier on

them during my last few weeks. The last thing I want to do is punish/suspend students in my last term, but

policy must be followed. It is also very important that we maintain standards for Mrs Crick next year. If

students continually misbehave and run out of warnings they will be missing “Catch a Good Kid” activities at

the end of the term. Students, consistently out of uniform, again, ignoring warnings will not be permitted to

play during breaks. The school is always willing to assist with uniforms so there are no excuses.

BORAMBOLA TOUCH CARNIVAL

Congratulations to all students who participated. It was an enormous effort to back up after the production.

Most teams didn’t have reserves and I was so proud of their efforts. Division One (Blake Jones, Blake

McNamara, Olivia Reid, Piper Streatfield, Lachlan Billett, Aaron Hennessy, Ben Lewington and Georgia

Lewington) were undefeated and in a drawn final, won on a count back.

Division Two came up against a very strong and older side and were beaten by Ladysmith in the final. Division

Three Quinty White (Jaiden Burkinshaw, Olivia Graham, Lucy Lewington, Caitlin Rodham, Ben McCully,

Ashleigh Finch & Nick Heffernan) won most of their matches and reached the final where they managed to

draw with Kapooka. Again our side won on a count back. Quinty Red were narrowly beaten by Quinty White

and just missed the final. Super work from both sides and Mrs Lewington. Huge thanks to Cameron Reid who

coached Division One and Kylie Lewington who coached both our Division Three teams. It was wonderful just

to walk around and just watch all our teams in my last touch carnival. Once again our sportsmanship was a

real winner.

BURRUMBUTTOCK EXCURSION

You should have received your permission note yesterday but sadly I noticed a few notes were left at school.

Please ensure you sign these and return them to school before Friday. Once again a huge thanks to Origin

who are paying the bus fare to Burrumbuttock. Without this generous donation you would be looking at a

$15.00 excursion not a $2.00 expense. Please remember we want to leave at 8.45am so all children should

be at school by 8.30am. We need the children to be in their sports uniform including the school hat. Students

need to bring their recess, lunch and a drink bottle.

OPERATION ART

Selected children were given permission notes for this program yesterday. Unfortunately we can only select

twelve students across our seven grades. Obviously students with the most artistic talent are chosen. It is

the same concept as sport, only the best are sent to try out for Wagga Wagga teams. Notes and money

need to be returned this week.

A SWEET TOOTH

I’ve noticed a number of our older students starting the day munching on lolly pops and other treats. I don’t think lollies, chocolates, etc. are ideal school snacks. Experience tells me that if children have yummy treats to eat at school they won’t wait until recess to eat them. I urge all parents to pack sensible lunches and snacks for school. Cake is acceptable but preferably not too often during the week. Overall it’s great to see so much healthy food in the students’ lunches. NAIL POLISH

Just a gentle reminder that girl’s should not be wearing nail polish to school. Please ensure your children follow this policy. MORE THANKS

Once again many thanks to Mr Mead and his son Jarrod for giving us so much of their time, two weeks to reorganise the computer room. We are very fortunate that all our staff continually put in so much extra time for our school. Regards

Maurie Maurie Hogan Principal

CALENDAR – TERM 3

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 5 05/11/12

WRAP DAY

CANTEEN

06/11/12

P & C Meeting –

7.30pm

Kindergarten Orientation

07/11/12 08/11/12

Student Banking

Day

09/11/12

K-6 Excursion

Burrumbuttock PS

Week 6 12/11/12 13/11/12

Kindergarten

Orientation

14/11/12

School Counsellor

Visit

15/11/12 Student Banking

Day

16/11/12

CANTEEN

Week 7 19/11/12

WRAP DAY

CANTEEN

20/11/12

Kindergarten

Orientation

21/11/12 22/11/12 Student Banking

Day

23/11/12

CANTEEN

Week 8 26/11/12

27/11/12

28/11/12

4/5/6 Canberra

Excursion

29/11/12 Student Banking

Day

4/5/6 Canberra

Excursion

30/11/12

CANTEEN

4/5/6 Canberra

Excursion

Week 9 03/12/12

WRAP DAY

CANTEEN

04/12/12

P & C Meeting –

7.30pm

05/12/12

School Counsellor

Visit

06/12/12

Student Banking

Day

07/12/12

CANTEEN

Week 10 10/12/12 11/12/12 12/12/12 13/12/12 14/12/12

CANTEEN

YEAR SIX FUNDRAISER

Week 6 – Wednesday 14 November

Gold coin donation

“NAME THE BABY”

Cost = 50 cents

Jelly = 50 cents and Ice cream = 50 cents

P&C Meeting - Tonight

Just a reminder THAT TONIGHT IS

OUR P& C Meeting commencing at

7.30 pm in the “Homebase”