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Term 4 2015

School Calendar

2015

Somersby Snippets

17/11/2015 Term 4—Week 7

840 Wisemans Ferry Road . SOMERSBY, NSW 2250

Phone: 0243 72 1233 Fax 0243 72 1254

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

PRINCIPAL’S NEWS Kindergarten Orientation Last week we had the lovely pleasure of meeting nine new gorgeous faces for Kindergarten next year. Our Year 5 students did a fantastic job of making their first day at ‘big school’ an enjoyable one and we look forward to having them visit for the next two weeks. Basketball Thank you goes to Mr Gerard for coaching our boys and girls basketball teams for last week’s Graham Brown Challenge. Mrs Knight reported that all students had a great day and tried their hardest. Thanks also to the kind parents who volunteered to help with transport on the day, it was greatly appreciated. The girls’ team placed third overall and the boys’ team came 5th. Well done, everyone! League Tag Last Thursday Year 3/4 participated in a League Tag Gala Day at Adcock Park. They played several games against other Central Coast schools and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thank you to Mr Mitchell for his lunch time coaching sessions, and for organising this opportunity for our students. Another thank you must go to the parents who helped with transport for the students. Gosford City Council Environment Awards This Friday K/1/2 has been invited to attend the Gosford City Council Environment Awards at Laycock Street Theatre to perform their play. We also have two students who will be receiving awards for their projects (we won’t reveal their names until after the ceremony so it can be a big surprise for them on the day). Good luck to our hard working Environment Group who are hoping to be named ‘Small School of the Year’ again – fingers crossed, everyone! Professional Learning Tomorrow and next Wednesday, all teaching staff will be participating in Professional Learning sessions around the new History Syllabus. Nicole Heazlewood, Curriculum Advisor in District Office, will be running the sessions which will replace one of the School Development Days at the end of the year. Assembly Next Friday, 27th November will be the final whole school assembly for the year. This will be the opportunity for Year 5 to give their Leadership Speeches for 2016. This assembly will begin at the earlier time of 1:45pm to allow enough time for all speeches to be heard. Please come along and listen to our future leaders. On that day we will also be presented with the Country Fair Schools’ Art Award and Year 6 will be holding their annual car wash. Year 7 Orientation The Orientation Day for Year 7 2016 is approaching soon. Students will spend the day at their high school getting to know the school and routines. The date for orientation days for all public high schools is Thursday, 3rd December. P&C News The P&C are having an end of year celebration at the Ourimbah RSL with a game of barefoot bowls and dinner. Please come along and celebrate the end of a great year. Contact Wendy Paxton if you are able to make it. The Somersby Cookbook is starting to take off and we are now in need of sponsorship, in

November 18

Kinder Orientation

November 20

K/1/2 Laycock St

Theatre

November 20

Year 6 Meeting

November 23

Book Club Orders Due

November 24

Year 6 Milk Shake Day

November 25

Kinder Orientation

November 27

Assembly Year 5

Leadership Speeches

November 27

Year 6 Car Wash

November 30

Swim Scheme Commences

November 30

Combined Scripture & Assembly

December 1

P&C Barefoot Bowls

December 4

K/1/2 Excursion

Amazement

December 11

Presentation Day

December 16

Year 6 Farwell

Movie Day Last Day

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P & C

Contact information

somersbypandc@gmail.com

Nicki Ward 0417 721 435

Uniform Shop

Thursdays 2.30pm to 3pm

Mrs Kirrilly Green Email:

heycat1@bigpond.com

Canteen News

Friday 20/11/15

Apricot Chicken

or

Quiche Lorraine

the form of advertising, and recipes. You can either upload your recipes to the cookbook website or by handing them in to the office. The P&C are raising funds to build a multi-purpose sports court for our students so any help and support will be greatly appreciated. They are also running their annual Christmas raffle and are asking for donations for this. All students who bring in something for the raffle will get a ticket to go into the draw for a great prize. Donations are being taken in the office.

Band 2016 An information note has been sent home today with all current band members and those students from years 2, 3, 4, 5 who have expressed interest in participating in next year’s band programme. I will be holding auditions on Wednesday 25th for those who have returned notes. Please contact me if you have any questions.

League Tag Well done to all the year 3/4 students who participated in Thursday’s Gala Day. A great day was had by all. Thanks to Ben Stevenson for managing one of our teams.

Swimming Scheme Thank you to the families who have returned their notes and money for swim scheme. Could all outstanding notes and money be sent to school by Wednesday 18th. This will enable us to finalise our numbers and inform the swim scheme organisers. Neil Mitchell

Environment News 2015 Gosford City Council Greenhouse Awards Somersby Public School has been invited to attend and perform at the 2015 Gosford City Council Greenhouse Program Awards Ceremony. All students in K/1/2 will be attending the Awards Ceremony to perform their piece ‘The Adventures of Zero Waste Zoe and Wasteful Wendy.’ I wish them the best of luck and I know the audience will enjoy their performance. Transport notes were also sent home today. If there are any problems, please contact Mrs Cranstone by Thursday. Jade Cranstone

5/6 Just a reminder that we organised to have our final meeting, this Friday, 20th November , after school in the 5/6 classroom. This will be our final opportunity to discuss end of year activities. We are holding a milkshake day Tuesday 24th November, students will receive their list of things to bring this week. Year 6 Car Wash will be held on Friday 27th at 2pm, be sure to make the most of the opportunity to have your car washed. All monies raised will go toward our Year 6 gift to the school.

Leadership Speeches Year 5 will be presenting their leadership speeches on Friday 27th November. This will be Year 5’s first official assembly. Office News Dear Parents & Carers, The school’s financial year ends on the 30th of November. Today we will be sending home statements for any monies that are currently outstanding. If possible, could accounts be finalised by 30/11/15. During the rollover process in the first week of December (Week 9) we will be unable to receipt money. I apologise for any inconvenience. Thank you. Jo Comensoli Book Club due back Monday November 23. Please have all online orders submitted by that date also. Kate Padgett

P&C News Your recipe could win a prize If your child brings a recipe to school for the cookbook, they will have the chance to win a prize. Raffle tickets are being given to each child who brings in their family’s recipes, and each ticket will go in the draw for a prize which will be drawn at presentation day. If you need a new recipe form, please visit the school office. Or just write or type your recipe on blank paper. Please remember to include your name and contact details, so we can get back to you if we have any questions. Also, if there is a family story associated with your recipe, we’d love you to include that too! If your recipe comes from another source (ie cookbook or another person), please

The community

acknowledges

traditional custodians of the land on which the

school is located.

School Security

Number

1300 880 021

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TERM DATES

2016

Students Years 2-6

resume school

January 28 2016

Student Banking

Tuesdays

Did you know?

There is no such thing as a

naturally blue food.

Character Building

thoughts!

Everyone makes mistakes,

so instead of getting angry

with myself, I try to do

better.

acknowledge the source, and write the method in your own words. P&C spending The P&C has voted to purchase new resources for our school. This includes a camera, additional ThinkPad laptops, a canteen fridge and microwave. The support of our school families and community makes it possible for the P&C to provide these resources. Christmas raffle A basket for a Christmas hamper collection has been placed in the foyer. If you’d like to add something to our Christmas drawer, please place it in the basket. Thanks for your support. Family event: Barefoot bowls Tuesday, December 1 Don’t forget, the Barefoot Bowls night is just around the corner. It will be held at the Ourimbah RSL on December 1, 6.30pm-8pm. It is for all members of the school family, not just P&C members. The cost of the Barefoot Bowls is $10, and the RSL also has a lovely restaurant where you could choose to dine after your game. To book, please email somersbypandc@gmail.com or phone Wendy Paxton on 0428 437 137. Bookings close on November 27. Cookbook committee meeting Thursday, November 26 The next cookbook committee meeting will be at 2pm on Thursday, November 26 in the uniform shop.

Somersby School

Lanyard with 8 gig

USB drive

Only $15

Please visit the school

office if you or child

would like to purchase

one

Office News

MANGROVE MOUNTAIN UNION CHURCH CAR BOOT SALE On December 5th Mangrove Mountain Union Church will be holding its first ever Car Boot Sale. Funds raised will go towards the development and maintenance of the facilities. Do you have any goods for sale? Anyone is welcome to book a site (3 x 3m) for $25 or a double site for $40. For further enquiries, or to book a site, contact the Booking Officer on 4372 2006 or 0408 722 006. You can also email at info@mmuchurch.org.au. Amongst other items, there will be plants, crockery, knick-knacks and furniture for sale. Everyone is welcome to come along and grab a bargain. Check out the church website at www.mmuchurch.org.au

New Chickens

“Our little mountain school (aka Somersby

Public) would love some more chickies, our

girls and boy free range around the school

all day, get lots cuddles and provide yummy

eggs for our families who make much

needed donations to our school...thanks”

The Craig Family

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PBL Wall of Fame Congratulations to last week’s

Happy and Friendly Playground Award Winner

Term 4 Week 6

Breannah

Adam

Year 6Tuck Shop

Tuesdays at Recess.

Jumpies, Poppers, Noodle Snacks, Ovalteenies

Most products 80cents

Student Banking

Class Winner

Term 4

Week 7

3/4

Congratulations!

CANTEEN NEWSFLASH

SPECIAL

for FRIDAY 20/11/15

Apricot Chicken $3.50.

or

Quiche Loraine $3.50

Added to the standard menu

Curried egg & lettuce sandwich $3.00

Tuna, corn, mayonnaise & lettuce

sandwich $3.50

Banana Smoothie

or

Strawberry Slushy $2.50

Please specify your child’s choices and have

orders in Wednesday morning. Thanks.

Kirrilly & Joey

Cabbages

We have more lovely fresh

cabbages for sale this week.

$2.00 each or 2 for $3.75.

Sam, Dilon, Addison, Dane

and Joe

Year 6

Car Wash

CAR $5

4WD $8

Trucks/Bikes price negotiable