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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Term 1 Week 2 7 February 2019

What a wonderful start to a new year of teaching and learning! On

Monday we welcomed 67 kindergarten students, resplendent in new

uniforms accompanied by wide smiles and big back packs! They are

settling beautifully into their school environment. Our new Deputy

Principal, Fran Dupen, is also settling in and busy meeting staff, stu-

dents and parents (and she looks happy!).

A warm welcome to all, especially our new families who have moved

into our school zone during the recent holiday. You are joining a won-

derful community! Old Bar School has a long held reputation for

providing an environment of inclusivity. Our Core Values of SAFETY,

RESPECT and ENGAGEMENT underpins all that we do and our commit-

ment to students and families is echoed in our vision statement.

Old Bar School teaching staff have just committed to a three year Pro-

fessional Learning program based on the extensive research of Profes-

sor John Hattie. ‘Visible Learning’ is: When teachers see learning

through the eyes of the student and students see themselves as their

own teachers. Last Saturday, the entire teaching staff attended a full

day of training to set us on the right path! We are all in this together.

In the coming months, we will invite you to share in this exciting ven-

ture. We will be introducing you to a shared language of learning that

will impact your children and the way they learn. I couldn’t be more

proud of the inspired and passionate teachers who will drive the

change and innovation in the school. Watch this space for more infor-

mation!

We are still in the process of final-

ising our school calendar for Term

1. The Term Planner will be sent

home during Week 3. Until then,

here are all of important dates on

our school calendar so far:

Wednesday 13th February

OBPS Swimming Carnival

Kindergarten Parent Information

Evening 4pm

P&C Meeting 7:00pm

Monday 18th February

SRC, Sporting House Captains and

Leadership Team induction assem-

bly 12:00pm in the hall

Wednesday 20th February

Zone Swimming Carnival

Thursday 28th February

Welcome Party 5:30pm

Friday 1st March

Clean Up Australia Day

Wednesday 13th March

P&C AGM 6:00pm

P&C Meeting 7:00pm

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and foster the holistic development and wellbeing of students, staff

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I’m always looking

for some inspira-

tion to keep me

grounded. I love

these words of

wisdom from the

venerable Dalai

Lama.

“When you talk,

you’re only

repeating what you

already know. But

if you listen, you

may learn some-

thing new.”

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT CONTINUED

A second round of funding for schools under the ‘Cooler Classrooms’ initia-

tive has just been released. Last week I completed the application to have

Old Bar School included in this project. Keep your fingers and toes crossed

that we are successful! Results of our application will be announced later

in the term.

The building project continues to go up, up, up! Last week I donned my

hard hat and hi-viz vest and climbed the stairs to stand with Dave and Joe,

the site managers, to enjoy the vista. This week the supports are being set

in place and before long, the first floor will be ready for the roof to be add-

ed. My excitement about this project never wanes as I believe Old Bar

School will be a landmark in the area. How fortunate are we?

How good do the new uniforms look? I’ve had community members stop

me (in Coles) and comment on the vibrancy of the shirts. Students also

have reported feeling cool and comfortable in the new shirts. I was sur-

prised to see so many students wearing the new uniform and obviously,

the P&C have been overwhelmed by the demand for certain sizes. An order

has been placed for additional shirts and hats. We will let you know when

these are available. Thank you to the families that have ordered on-line.

This has made the process so much easier for the volunteers sorting and

packing orders.

Please be reassured, the process of transitioning to a new uniform is a gradual one and there is no pres-

sure for students to wear the new uniform immediately. In the coming weeks, we hope to have winter

sweatshirts available for order and purchase. A dress option is also in the pipeline.

The beginning of the school year is always a busy time and this year has been no exception. We take

communication with our families seriously, and want to reinforce the notion that you are always wel-

come to discuss concerns, problems and queries with us. Your first ‘port of call’ should always be your

class teacher. Beyond this, stage leaders are available to meet with you. Our lovely new Deputy Princi-

pal, Fran Dupen is keen to meet parents and my open door policy continues. A phone call or drop-in to

the office to make an appointment is advisable.

I’m always looking for some inspiration to keep me grounded. I love these words of wisdom from the

venerable Dalai Lama. “When you talk, you’re only repeating what you already know. But if you listen,

you may learn something new.”

Welcome back!

Deborah Scanes



WELCOME FRAN!

This term, we welcome our new Deputy Principal to the school community.

Fran Dupen comes to us with a wealth of expertise and a passion for education and student welbeing.

We are thrilled to have her joining our team. Fran has written an introductory message for families:

SWIMMING CARNIVAL


It is an honour and privilege to be joining the Old Bar Public

School community and it is with a great deal of excitement that I

take up the position of Deputy Principal at your wonderful school.

For the past three years I have been the Deputy Principal Instruc-

tional Leader at Taree West Public School and prior to that I was

at Forster Public School for seven years as an Assistant Principal

on Stage Three and Early Stage One. Children thrive in environ-

ments where the whole school community works together and I

can already see that I am joining a very strong and caring commu-

I look forward to contributing positively to the teaching and learning that takes place here and to the

wellbeing of your children. One of the primary goals of the Department of Education’s Strategic Plan,

2018 – 2020, is that every student is known, valued and cared for in our schools. I will be working very

hard to get to know the children and their families over the course of this term and I look forward to

meeting you all. Please don’t hesitate to pop in to introduce yourselves and say hello.

Francoise Dupen - Deputy Principal


UNIFORM UPDATE

Congratulations and thankyou to the uniform committee, for their amazing effort and many

hours of hard work that have gone into the implementation of our new uniforms! While such a

big change is never easy, the design of the new shirts has been well received and is something

that students , staff and families can all feel proud of.


Now that the initial round of orders

has been completed, the uniform

shop has reverted to its regular

hours. It will open from 8:30 to

9:00am on Mondays and 3:00 to

3:30pm on Wednesdays. If you have

any enquiries regarding uniforms,

please send them through the front

office - either by phone, email or via

our Facebook page.

We expect a shipment of size 8 and

10 shirts to arrive by Week 8. We

will advise families as soon as they

are available.

ALLERGY SAFE COTTON T-SHIRTS:

Some volunteer parents have been working hard behind the scenes to source cotton school

shirts for those students who require them. We are close to having a viable option which we

hope to become available for ordering in the coming weeks. Again, we very much appreciate

your patience as we finalise these details.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

School photographs will be taking place during Week 9 (25 to 29th March).

In the coming weeks, parents will receive an order form, as well as a schedule showing which

days their children will be photographed.


WELCOME TO SCHOOL PARTY

PARENT NOTICEBOARD


LEADERSHIP TEAM, SRC AND SPORTING HOUSE CAPTAINS INDUCTION:

On Monday 18th February, an induction assembly will be held to welcome the School Leadership Team, Student Repre-

sentative Council and the Sporting House Captains into their positions. These students will be presented with their badges

and will recite a pledge of commitment to uphold our school core values and represent their fellow students with integrity.

Parents, carers and grandparents are welcome to join us for this important occasion at 12pm in the school hall.

TEA AND TISSUES - THANK YOU

Thank you to all of the OBPS families who donated cakes and slices to the Kindergarten Parents “Tea and Tissues” morning

tea on Monday. The wonderful array of treats was appreciated by all of the new parents, and was a lovely way to welcome

families into our school community. Thank you!

SAFETY DURING STUDENT PICKUP

We love to see our OBPS families enjoying each others company before and after school!

While we encourage socialisation between families, we just ask that parents are mindful of keeping the walkways and class-

room doors clear. Particularly at the top of the COLA. Congestion in these areas presents a safety hazard, and can result in

students (especially younger ones) becoming lost or stressed. Year 1 parents are invited to congregate at the grassed area

near the kindergarten classrooms where they can meet their children for collection.

CLASS LIST:

Please find below a current list of the 2019 classes for your reference:

KB Miss Ashlie Biega 3/4B Mrs Bronwyn Sheridan

KM Mrs Frith Miller 3/4H Mr Haydn Corbett

KS Mrs Seri Sercombe 3/4J Mr James Somerville

K/1G Mrs Tanya Greenaway 3/4M Miss Margaret Gordon

1R Ms Shannon Rutledge 3/4N Mrs Nola Short

1S Mrs Kristi Silvester 5B Mr Kai Barnes

1W Mrs Tamara Weeks 5K Miss Kasey Brown

1/2S Mr Matt Silvester 5S Mrs Shayne Symonds

2C Mrs Wilma Cross 6B Mrs Megan Brown

2R Mrs Hollie Roach 6H Mrs Lisa Hinton

2G Mr Craig Green MC Mr Alex Beckton


PARENT NOTICEBOARD


STUDENT BANKING

Student banking at OBPS has started. If you would like your children to participate in the school banking initiative, all you

need to do is open a Youthsaver Account with the Commonwealth bank. More information can be found at https://

www.commbank.com.au/banking/school-banking.html.

Your child will receive a Dollarmites deposit wallet which they can return to school each Wednesday with the money that

they wish to deposit. Children who deposit money into their Youthsaver account through School Banking earn Dollarmites

tokens, which they can save up and redeem for exciting rewards.

The rewards available during 2019 are:

Scented Stackable Highlighters

Snowy Origami Set

Icicle Slapband Ruler

Yeti Fluffly Notepad

Arctic Owl Fluffy Keyring

Scratch Art Cards

Water Skimming Bounce Ball

Polar Pencils & Pencil Toppers

P&C MEETINGS

All parents, carers and grandparents are invited to attend P&C Meetings.

The meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month during school terms. Unless advised otherwise, the

meetings are held at 7:00pm in the staff room (enter through main entrance to the admin block).

The meetings for Term 1 are:

Wednesday 13th February:

7pm - General Meeting

Wednesday 13th March:

6pm - Annual General Meeting


Wednesday 10th April:



COMMUNITY NOTICES

COMMUNITY NOTICES

OLD BAR JUNIOR TENNIS

Junior tennis activities will resume

at the Old Bar Tennis Courts on

Friday 8th February from 5-7pm

each week.

Players of all levels are welcome.

Activities each week include the

Tennis Australia Hot Shots pro-

gram, modified games and round

robin play, depending on ability.

All activities are supervised and the

club conducts a canteen each week

catering to the needs of those who

attend.

So come along and enjoy playing a

great game, meeting new friends

and most of all, having some fun!

For more information, contact or-

ganisers, Wayne and Julie Deer on

0431 540 032 or 6553 7949.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY

CATHOLIC PARISH TAREE

75 Albert Street, Taree

Ph: 02 6552 1084

Rite of Christian Initiation for Chil-

dren (RCIC):

The 2019 Sacraments of Initiation

will commence on Thursday 28th

February with an information

night for parents at 7pm. The pro-

gram is for children turning 8 this

year wanting to make their Sacra-

ments of Baptism (for those not

already baptised), Reconciliation,

Confirmation and Holy Commun-

ion.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

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