Principal’s Message

Students participating in the ANZAC Day March on Thursday 25 April (week 2 of the school holidays) need to

arrive at the Paddy Bugden VC Memorial in Bugden Ave by 9.20am. The March will commence at 9.30am and

then proceed to Elizabeth Ann Brown Park for the civic service which will begin at 10.00am. Students need to

wear school uniform including a broad brim hat. Staff will be attending to help with supervision.

Regards,

Pauline Houghton

PSSA School knockout

Congratulations to the school soccer team for their outstanding win against Tregeagle last Friday. The boys

demonstrated sportsmanship throughout the entire match. Thank you to Mr Johnson in managing the team

and to the parents and wider community for your attendance in supporting the team. Finally, thank you to the

high school students in officiating the match.

Term 1 – Week 10 4 April 2019

ANZAC Assembly Wednesday 10 April

Parents and the wider community are invited to attend afternoon tea at 1.45pm followed by our ANZAC

assembly commencing at 2.30pm on Wednesday 10 April. The school choir will be performing during the

ceremony.

Easter Fete Thursday 11 April

A hat parade will be held at 9.30am followed by the announcement of the winners from the egg decorating

competition. The fete will commence at 12.30pm. The year 6 students are busy organising this event with

some new stalls operating this year. The day culminates with the whole school Easter egg hunt. Parents and

carers are welcome.

The students would like to request donations of Easter eggs and small items such as stickers and small toys

that are suitable for prizes at the various stalls. All donations may be left at the office. Thank you for your

support.

NSWPSSA State Swimming

All the best to Beau who will be travelling to Sydney next week to participate in the state swimming titles.

Moving into year 7 NSW Government School 2020

URGENT REMINDER

These forms need to be returned to the High School on Monday. If you have not already returned

your forms PLEASE do so by tomorrow (Friday). For further information, contact the office.

Our Award Winners this Week

K/1 Maci – for effort in writing and improvement in word power Sullivan – for communication and reasoning skills in Mathematics Jacob – for improvement in selecting and completing independent activities (facing ownership of learning) 1/2 Isaac– for working hard during reading groups Milla – for working hard during Maths Oliver – for working hard during reading groups 3/4 Cooper – for writing a comprehensive response to an ANZAC prompt Keiran –for caring for our school environment Patrick – for motivation and effort in Creative Arts 5/6 Taj – for effort and achievement in writing Scarlett – for acts of kindness in caring for others Cody – for effort in staying on task in the literacy sessions

Calendar of Events

Date Activity Payment Due Cost

TERM 1 2019

Mon 1 – Wed 10 Apr

Parent/teacher interviews

X X

Wed 10 Apr ANZAC assembly X X

Thur 11 April Easter fete X X

Frid 12 April Last day of Term

TERM 2 2019

Tues 30 April 1st Day Students

Return

Sat 29 June Bonfire X X

Anzac Assembly – Wednesday 10th April 2.30pm

Certificates

Bronze Certificates were awarded to:

Billy, Brady, Braxton, Brodie, Charlee,

Clinton, Daisy, Edward, Emilee, Finlay,

Gwen, Indi, Karter, Lani, Madeline, Marley,

Memphis, Oliver, Patrick, Patrick, Scarlett,

Sophie, Tane

Silver Certificates were awarded to:

Keiran, Lloydy, Isaac

Gold Certificates were awarded to:

Rosie, Zeus

P&C News

The next P&C meeting will be held on Monday, 8 April

7.30pm

in the 5/6 classroom.

All welcome!

School Canteen

The canteen will run on Fridays this term for a trial period; providing volunteers are able to commit to

this change of day.

Volunteers for Friday 5th April are Linda, Joan & Rachael

Pie Day

Friday, 12 April

Pie Day orders need to be in by Wednesday, 10 April

No orders will be taken on the day

Please see attached order form

Canteen Orientation Day

Joan and Ashleigh would like to invite the new and existing parents and grandparents of Rous Public to a

Canteen Orientation morning at the school.

This will be a great opportunity to learn how to run the canteens on Fridays.

It will be held in the canteen on Tuesday the 30th April at 9:30am.

We will provide morning tea and this is also a great opportunity to meet new parents.

If you would like to join us please let Jo at the office know, alternatively you contact Joan on 0438 775 090

or Ashleigh on 0431 835 218

We look forward to seeing you there.

Community Announcement

Martial Arts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Fun, Fitness and Self Defence

Monday and Wednesday 5 – 9 years 4pm 10 – 14 years 4.45pm Edge Fitness 13 Alston Avenue, Alstonville

Call James on 0410 463009

We are organising a Rous night out

(for mums/dads/teachers/all)

Wollongbar Tavern,

Friday, 12 April (end of term)

From 6pm for dinner &/or drinks

RSVP to Joan Guest 0438 775 090

or Nat Salter

Pie Day

Friday 12 April

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

Sausage Roll x _____ @ $2.50

Spinach & Cheese Roll x _____ @ $3.50

Total Payment $ _________ enclosed

Pie Day

Friday 12 April Name: _________________________________ Class: ___________ Pie x _____ @ $3.00

Sausage Roll x _____ @ $2.50

Spinach & Cheese Roll x _____ @ $3.50

Total Payment $ _________ enclosed

Pie Day

Friday 12 April

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

Sausage Roll x _____ @ $2.50

Spinach & Cheese Roll x _____ @ $3.50

Total Payment $ _________ enclosed

Rous Easter Fete

Date: Thursday 11 April Time: 12:30-2:30

Stalls operating include:

Chocolate toss soccer

Obstacle course pick a stick Cupcake decorating lolly bags Spiders ice cream parlour Guess the gumballs paper planes

Bridge making ping pong toss

We also have

an Easter

hat parade

and egg

decorating

competition

To finish the day off we have an

Easter egg hunt