Inspiring Excellence through PRIDE Principal: Mr Peter Hickey Vere Street South Grafton NSW 2460

T: 02 6642 3388 F:02 6643 2065sthgrafton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

On Tuesday the A/Deputy Secretary, School Performance – North, Cathy Brennan joined myself, Mr Dan Zacek and Mrs Mel McGrath via zoom, to discuss the outstanding results our school has been achieving. Mrs Brennan initiated the meeting by commenting on the excellent reputation our school has at state level. We discussed the many facets of our school operation and initiatives we have implemented to ensure all of our students have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our school is viewed very highly and Mrs Brennan is very keen for us to be a model of excellence for other schools to follow. Congratulations to our whole school community on this fabulous recognition of our high achieving school.

Congratulations to all our Stage 2 and Stage 3 students who received their silver or gold badge at yesterday’s special assemblies held in our Primary Hall. We are very proud of these students and they also received a silver or gold certificate, bumper sticker, individual photo and enjoyed a delicious morning tea. Thank you to Mrs Kylie Ryan and Miss Taylor Barnes for organising these assemblies and Mrs Lyn Cassematis for providing morning tea. Our final two badge assemblies will be held in Week 9.

Congratulations to our Kinders for 2021 who visited our Kindergarten classrooms on Tuesday. The students enjoyed a range of activities and our teachers were very impressed with the students behaviour. This activity completes this years Kindergarten Orientation Program. Congratulations to Mrs Cherie Knight and her amazing team on their fabulous effort implementing this program under difficult circumstances this year.

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Term 4 Week 7 - Thursday 26th November 2020

Inspiring Excellence through PRIDE Principal: Mr Peter Hickey Vere Street South Grafton NSW 2460

T: 02 6642 3388 F:02 6643 2065sthgrafton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Congratulations to the 31, Year 5 students who presented a prefect speech as part of our Student Leadership Assembly last Friday. Our school highly values student leadership and we were very impressed with the quality of all of the speeches. Students in Stage 2 and Stage 3 had the opportunity to vote. The prefects chosen for 2021 will be announced at the Stage 3 Presentation Day Assembly. Our thanks to Mr Zacek for organising this special assembly.

Christmas CarolsOur school will be also holding our annual Christmas Carols on Wednesday 2nd December during school hours. Unfortunately due to guidelines parents will not be able to attend. Students will have the option to wear Christmas colours and we will be holding a Performing Arts Concert. Class performances will be restricted but all our students will enjoy a fabulous day participating in a wide range of Christmas activities. The concert will be held on our Infants Campus. Thanks to Mr Tapp for organising this activity for our school.

Our Pallet Christmas Tree is on display in Shoppingworld near the Sushi Shop. Please visit the display and vote for our entry using your mobile phone. It looks amazing! Thank you to everyone involved.

Again this year our school will be offering our 2020 Highlights magazine. A note has been forwarded home last week and if you wish to purchase a copy please return note and money by Thursday 3rd December. The cost of the magazine is $15. Congratulations to our staff who have all contributed to make this a fantastic snapshot of this year.

A reminder their is no supervision at school before 8.30am. We have noticed especially at the Infants Campus we have a large number of students arriving before this time. This is a concern. We are aware their are some early buses but wherever possible please ensure your children are not at school before 8.30am. Thanks for your assistance.Have a great week.Mr Peter Hickey - Principal

Commonwealth Bank Student BankingThe last day to order banking Dollarmite Rewards is Tuesday 1st December. The last day for student banking is Tuesday 8th December. Thank you to everyone who has supported student banking this year.

Library newsOur Library Stocktake will commence in Week 8, so please start returning ALL LIBRARY BOOKS this week. Especially Year 6 students or other students who will be leaving the school.Students are still more than welcome to read in the Library and also borrow books for classroom use, but just cannot take them home.Naomi Heyman - Librarian

Scholastic Book ClubBook Club Issue 8 catalogues ave gone home with students last week. All orders are to be done ONLINE and they are due by 3.00pm Monday 30th November 2020.

Marvellous Maths with Mrs McGrath The Zero HeroYear 1 and 2 have been exploring the power of zero in our number system. They read a text called “A Place for Zero” to initiate a discussion about the purpose of zero. Students explored numbers like 508 and 1020 to convince others to use a zero and then to explain the importance of it in our number system. Here are some proud 1/2KW students and their Zero Hero.

Inspiring Excellence through PRIDE Principal: Mr Peter Hickey Vere Street South Grafton NSW 2460

T: 02 6642 3388 F:02 6643 2065sthgrafton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

AwardsStudents of the Week AwardKET Michaela BullivantKRB Flynn CatterallKCK Luke Warwick KMS Imogen Thompson1SM Tyson Williamson 1KR Holly Bartkowski1KD Catherine Harper 1AO Nash Wall1/2KW Deklan Collins 2SB Braxton Fielden2LB Sammi King 2LS Caleb Lolic3KG Lara Clydesdale

3JD Jesse Piper3JR Kendra Bard 3DR Jessie Rohleder4ES Izaac Bailey 4MA Ruby Elliott4TB Georgie Salmon 5DH Meg Amos5KR Nicholas Walker 5/6TC Riley Sciberras5/6ER Zoe Rayward 6TM Abigail Woods6LG Zahlee Kilduff 6SD Izaac Christian

Principal AwardsNellie-May Clancy, Josie Vickers, Kaine Logan, Amelia Martin, Layla Casbolt, Solomon Brown, Naysha Hynard,Mary-Grace Ballis, Lacey Lawrie, Arafura Miles ElliottGold BadgeLayla Casbolt, Elise Grimes, Meg Amos, Lucy Warwick,Jemma Leslie, Rylee Kroehnert, Nicola Longstaff, Blake Gavin, Mary-Grace Ballis, Emily Loy, Bridgette Tough,Addison Brown, Zara Bowling, Lexi Bryant, Chloe Ryan,Taleigh Bryant, Grace McIntyre, Taylah Berry, Azari HigginsSilver Badge Hayleigh Johnson, Isabella Houlihan, Lara Clydesdale,Tabitha Simiana, Khyrin Walker Martin, Lilly Easton, Jessie Rohleder, Kai McGregor, Brianna Knight, Anna Clancy, Ivy McConnell, Jake Elliott, Jordan Wilson, Ezra Morrison, Zaliah Burrows, Isla Vercoe, Tristan Mason- Ehsman, Taejahna Gibson-Davis, Marley Page, Ruby Backwell-Geerin, Violet Cox, Alex Dunn, Charlotte Reeve, Seinna Davey, Solomon Brown, Rhianna Blair, Kaylen Bartkowski, Lochlan Egan, Aurora Menzies, Chloe Valencia, Sophie Wynn, Arafura Miles Elliott, Mitchell Kelly, Deegan Robb, Gemma Nicholson,Jayde McGrath, Taylor Ball, Eli Whitney, Alexander Harper, Henry Ricketts, Gunter Scherbarth, Damian L, Mia Van Doorn, Abigail Kellaway-Small, Finn Hegedus, Aidan Menzies, Brayden Cameron, Kaleb Mahy, Khye McDonald,Jorja Lawrence, Lucas McCann, Alan Haynes, Noah Narayan, Ethan Henderson, Charlotte MoranBlue RibbonsWilliam Palmer, Izaac Christian, Lance Gilmore-Skinner,Oscar Van Ash Pride AwardsElla Duroux, Joseph Eastment, Riley Burton, Lilly Worthy,Harrison Sacco, Reck Sinclair, Azalia Walker, Dash Bowling,Joseph Rushton, Emma Peterson, Scarlett Wright, Noah Crighton, Heidi Wren-Hanson, Ellie Brown, Valin Skerry,

Oliver Jones, Brycne Esterhuizen, Connor McKenna,Mikayla Pigg, Poppy Katon, Charlie Gallaher, Jack Morrow,Mia Berry, Jacob Laurie, Kade Worthington, Seth Sandoz,Ava O’Brien, Layla Menzies, Zahli Wright, Annalyse Dwyer,Nythanuel Wyse, Takavia Croake, Blake Howard, Ayla Noordhof-Skinner, Lucas Falappi, Jordan Polsen, Poppi Vercoe, Denzel Habashy, Maddison Jones, Jordan Backwell, Cooper Watson, Ivy McConnell, Leah Hastings, Tashiah Woodley-Walker, Sophie Parente, Tex Skerry, Shania McCarthy, Chloe Fensom, Elise Grimes, Mikinleigh Bullock, Chloe Hutchins, Angel Eyles, Ashley Higgins, Jake Elliott, Harper Frost, Mya Boney, Ayden Baird, Jaida Collett, Allyrah Hunt, Zoe Cameron, Violet Nicholson, Hunter Williamson, Seinna Davey, Flynn Street, Kiara Gibson, Taejahna Gibson-Davis, Samuel Longstaff, Isaac Hayes, Casey Bailey, BJ Rainbow, Lily O’Hara, Taighan Skennar, Taylor Ball, Oscar Van Ash, Lance Gilmore-Skinner, Felicity Vinall-Rainbow, Lily Vercoe, Henry Ricketts, Taleigh Bryant, Chloe Ryan, Bridgette Tough, Jack Brown, Jaylin Mundine, Logan McGrath, Emma Cameron, Elise Berry, Keirra Dent, Jordan Pritchard, Bella Adams, Donavan Bailey, Taylah Berry, Mia Jerrett, Samuel Finlay, Izabella Campling, Melinda Rolls,Ethan Henderson, Jayden Fielden, Khye McDonald,Grace McIntyre, Mia Morgan-McCannUpcoming Events

Tuesday 1st Dec Year 7 2021 SGHS OrientationWed 2nd Dec Christmas Carols Monday 7th Dec Year 6 Farewell Primary Silver/Gold BadgeTuesday 8th Dec Infants Silver/Gold BadgeWednesday 9th Dec Presentation Day Infants & Stage 2Thursday 10th Dec Presentation Day Stage 3 Infants Rewards Day Reports homeFriday 11th Dec Primary Rewards DayWednesday 16th Dec Last Day for studentsCanteen

PRIMARYMonday HELP NEEDED X 2Tuesday Julieanne Parente, HELP NEEDEDWednesday Chris Fuller, Jo MorganThursday Belinda Wormald, HELP NEEDEDFriday Norma Purnell, Suellen Davies, Amy ReidINFANTSMonday Rebecca Milligan, HELP WANTED Tuesday HELP WANTED X 2Wednesday Suellen Davies, HELP WANTED Thursday Suellen Davies, HELP NEEDEDFriday Jo O’Meally, Rebecca Milligan, HELP NEEDED

Please support these businesses who support South Grafton Public School

CRANES Jacaranda Preschool has been a part of the local community for nearly fifty years. We pride ourselves on providing high quality education and care for

children in the Grafton area. Jacaranda Preschool is open from 8.30am to 4.00pm. Fee support for low income families. Please contact the preschool for more

information 6642 4082 or www.cranes.org.au/jacaranda-preschool

Mark Hunting Branch Manager

62 Skinner Street South Grafton NSW 2460 P 02 6643 3044 F 02 6643 5554 M 0428 433 044 E mark.hunting@bendigoadelaide.com.au

Bendigo Bank

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2020 SUMMER VACATION CARE PROGRAM

HOURS OF OPERATION

7.00am – 6.00pm

MONDAY TO FRIDAY

During School Holidays & Pupil Free days

On all excursion days children are required to

be at the centre no later than 8:45am and will

return by approx. 4:00pm. Transportation is provided in our bus or van depending on

bookings.

Risk Assessments available upon request.

“WHAT TO BRING EVERYDAY”

All Children are required to bring a hat, water bottle, sun-

screen, appropriate footwear and healthy lunch / snacks.

In winter warm clothes and socks are required each day.

In summer swimmers, sun/rash shirts, swim aids

(if required), towel and plastic bag are required each day.

Personal electronic devices are prohibited.

Please label all clothes. Spending money is optional!

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR VACATION CARE

To book please scan the QR code on the back of this program to be taken directly to our booking form.

Alternatively, go to our website at www.communityoosh.com.au and click the purple box titled “Vacation

Care Bookings & Program”

VACATION CARE BOOKINGS CANNOT BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE OR BY TEXT MESSAGE.

OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO BOOKINGS BEING ACCEPTED.

Your booking requests will be confirmed by email. Please check that you receive the confirmation from us within 2 working

days of submitting. The minimum notice required to cancel a Vacation Care booking where no charge will apply is 1:30pm the working day before your booking. Please note that weekends and Public Holidays are Non Working Days. All bookings not

cancelled by this time will be charged at full fee.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Ph 0466 306 220 or 6658 9757

Email:

admin@communityoosh.com.au

Website:

www.communityoosh.com.au

Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Before School, After

School & Vacation

Care for the North

Coast

FEES: Depending on the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and activity hours a parent is entitled too, the out of pocket costs to

parents can range from a few dollars to the full rate shown below. To find out more about the Child Care Subsidy please visit at

https://www.education.gov.au/ChildCarePackage The table below shows the full fee with no Child Care Subsidy along with

an example of the out of pocket expense where the highest rate of Child Care Subsidy is applied.

Your fee will vary depending on your own CCS rate and activity hours you receive. Unlike some providers, Community

OOSH Services strive to put you and your children first, providing the highest quality care for the lowest possible price. Please

note excursions are at an additional cost and vary depending on the excursion. The cost on each excursion are shown on the

next page and these costs will have your CCS % applied to substantially reduce excursion costs.

2020 Fee Structure at Full Rate before the

application of any CCS % Example of Approximate out of pocket expenses at 85%

CCS

Vacation Care $56 Vacation Care $11.20

Sample Additional Excursion Cost $16 Sample Excursion CCS Applied $3.20

In a world gone mad with rules & regulations,

we help kids be kids

Thurs 17 December to

Mon 25 January

Mon 25 Jan 2021

Thurs 17 Dec

Fri18 Dec

Mon21 Dec

Tues 22 Dec

Wed 23 Dec

Thurs 24 Dec

Fri 25 Dec

Christmas Day

Public Holiday

Boxing Day

Public HolidayTues 29 Dec

Wed 30 Dec

Thurs 31 Dec

Fri 1 Jan

New Years Day

Public Holiday

Mon4 Jan

Tues 5 Jan

Wed 6 Jan

Thurs 7 Jan

Fri 8 Jan

Mon 11 Jan

Tues 12 Jan

Wed 13 Jan

Thurs 14 Dec

Fri15 Dec

Mon18 Jan

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Fri 22 Jan

GRAFTON SUMMER PROGRAM

EXCURSION GRAFTON POOL The Grafton Pool, and waterslides are calling us on a sunny day! So come along for a glorious day of wet and wild fun as we swim, splash and play! EXCURSION COST $10

EXCURSION MOVIES"THE WAR WITH GRANDPA!" The battle for Peter's Bedroom descends into a "war" of practical jokes and pranks! Then off for a picnic and A swim. COST $15 (Includes popcorn & drink)

EXCURSION WATER PARK Summer sliding fun awaits at our favourite Big Banana Water slides. (Optional $2 lolly bags available) A picnic at the beach reserve tops off a great day of fun!EXCURSION COST $15

MERRY XMASEXCURSION-"POKEMON GO!" Attention all Trainers!!! The hunt is on! Come with us today to the hidden places that conceal the bravest and brightest Pokemon characters for you to capture and add to your stable!! EXCURSION COST $5

EXCURSION CARNIVAL CAPERSThey're back! By popular demand, the Jetty Carnival is again opening in the afternoon JUST FOR US!!!“Carnival here we come!”

EXCURSION COST $15

IN CENTRE“JUST ADD WATER!”

We know we have to look after it, BUT… We also know how to

have fun with it! Wet & wild fun with water bombs, water pistols, slip & slides, giant bubbles & more!

IN CENTRE "CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN!" The fat old bloke in the red suit is coming tonight and it’s our job to

tire you out so you go to bed early!!!! Loads of last minute Christmas crafts, cooking, games and fun!

Use the QR code below to book at Grafton Centre

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS COVID PROGRAM CHANGES At the time of writing a lot of our venue providers are trying to function upon the constantly shifting sands of their own industry's restrictive Covid practices. This makes the advance programming of our activities a treacherous task. Please be understanding of any last minute program alterations or changes that are beyond our control.

EXCURSION GRAFTON POOLThe Grafton Pool, is calling us on a sunny day! So come along for a glorious day of wet and wild fun as we swim, splash and play! EXCURSION COST $10

EXCURSION MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR.Join us on the ultimate scavenger hunt to exotic places unknown! A fantastic day of fun awaits with prizes and hot chip sandwiches for lunch.EXCURSION COST $6

IN CENTRE - "NEW YEARS EVE PYJAMA PARTY!" It's the year we'd all rather forget so put on your PJ's and lets put 2020 to bed! We'll celebrate the approach of a better and brighter 2021!!! Loads dancing, prizes and fun!!!

EXCURSION CARNIVAL CAPERSBy popular demand, the Jetty Carnival is again opening in the afternoon JUST FOR US! Fantastic value for money! “Carnival here we come!”

EXCURSION COST $15

EXCURSIONSPRING LOADEDRock climbing, sponge pits, trampolining, and the ultimate Ninja “wipe-out” course! THEN a picnic lunch at a reserve with fun, games and a swim EXCURSION COST $15

EXCURSION - COAST WALK & MARINE SCIENCE CENTRE Join us for a bit of beachcombing From Park Beach to Hills Beach we'll take in the sights and visit the Marine Science centre along the way! EXCURSION COST $15

IN CENTRE - INCURSION "TROPPO MAGIC" Our good friend Troppo Bob is back to weave his particular kind of magic! He'll perform for us in the morning and then he's going to stay for the day and open up his bag of tricks! INCURSION COST $6

EXCURSION SURFIN SAFARI SURF SCHOOL - Learn how to Hang 5, 10 & even 20 (if you’re

really clever!) Spend the day at Woopi Beach surfing, playing & having fun. Perfect skills for the Australian lifestyle!EXCURSION COST $ 15

IN CENTRE GEMS OF LITERATURE "THE TREEHOUSE SERIES" It started out at 13 Storeys in 2013 and now its hit 130storeys in 2020! Crazy fun and games today as we bring Andy Griffiths madness to life!

EXCURSION MOVIES - "THE CROODS 2 - A NEW AGE!" When the Croods meet the Bettermans, a "New Age" of fun begins! Then off for a picnic and A swim. EXCURSION COST $15 (Includes popcorn & drink)

EXCURSION HOLEY MOLEYBack by popular demand! We're off to the Coff's Golf Range to learn the basics of chipping, putting, driving and FUN!Hole in one….here we come!

EXCURSION COST $15

IN CENTRE"PRACTICAL JOKES & PRANKS" The “Bottom Belcher

Mach II” is back! (we know the

last one was confiscated!) We've also got brand new tricks and pranks that will drive everyone nuts!!!

IN CENTRE THE CAVEMAN "CLUB!"- How would you like to try living like the "CROODS?" Grab your CLUB and step back in time with us to the STONE AGE for a riotous day of NEOLITHIC fun.!

EXCURSION - WOOPI RAINFOREST WALKExplore the Australian bush & waterfall and enjoy the tranquil delights of this hidden gem on the mid north coast! Bring water / river shoes for the crossings.EXCURSION COST $5

EXCURSION MOVIES - "PETER RABBIT 2Peter takes his mischief out into the big wide world but soon his family come to bring him home.Then off for a picnic and A swim. EXCURSION COST $15 (Includes drink and popcorn)

IN CENTRE - S.A.S. "Who Dares Wins!" It's the motto of the elite Special Air Service who can turn "lounge lizards into elite athletes" and "couch potatoes into Consummate Professionals!" Pay Attention! Today it's your turn!

IN CENTRE -"THE SCIENCE OF STUPID!" or (It’s SCIENCE,

stupid!!!) Whatever way you say it, the facts are simple. Landing a "360" is brilliant! Landing a "342" hurts…..a lot! Today we delve into

bio-mechanics of "why your body, and other machines, work!"

EXCURSION CARNIVAL CAPERSLast chance before they leave us! By popular demand, the Jetty Carnival is again opening JUST FOR US! “Carnival here we

come!”

EXCURSION COST $15