Wednesday 30th October 2013

Find us at: Empire Bay Drive, Empire Bay NSW 2257 T 4369 1796 F 4363 1052 Email: empirebay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: empirebay-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Term 4 – Week 4

Promoting Excellence in a Caring Environment

EMPIRE BAY PUBLIC SCHOOL

From the Acting Principal Cinema Under the Stars A wonderful evening was had by all on Saturday night at our ‘Cinema Under the Stars’. The organising committee have worked tirelessly over the weeks leading up to this event and I congratulate them for their efforts. The children were very excited and I’m sure watching a movie under the stars will be an experience they will remember in years to come. Thank you to those families who supported this special event. P & C AGM Meeting A reminder that the P&C will be holding their AGM on Monday, 4th November at 7pm. Please consider coming along to offer your support. Life Education Van The Life Education Van has been at our school for the past 2 weeks, with each class attending lessons with a Personal Development/Health perspective. From all reports, the students have thoroughly enjoyed these sessions-especially the Kindergarten children being able to meet Healthy Harold. Group Photos A reminder that group photos will now be taken on Thursday, 14th November. Details regarding these will be available in the upcoming weeks. Kinder Farm Excursion Reminder The Kindergarten students will travel by bus to BWSC-Umina Campus tomorrow(Thursday, 31st) to visit the farm. We will be leaving at approximately 9.15am so it is important that students arrive at school on time. The students are reminded to wear their school uniform, hats and joggers. A reminder that they will need to bring recess and a drink in a disposable plastic bag. We will return to school and have lunch at normal time. From the Staff Term 4 Week

4 Monday 28th October to Monday 11th November

Kinder Gymnastics 12.00 2.30 pm. Only Mondays

Tuesday 29th October to Tuesday 12th November

Baystart Programme Only Tuesdays

Thursday 31st October Kinder Farm – BWSC Umina Campus

Friday 1st November Year 6 Mini Fete - Mufti

Week 5

Monday 4th November P & C AGM Meeting at 7 pm

Monday 4th November to Friday 15th November

Year 2 Swim School

Wednesday 6th November

Weetbix Try-athlon Yrs 3-6 9 am – 10 am

Friday 8th November Ball Games at Woy Woy P S 10 am – 2.30 pm

Week 6

Thursday 14th November. Change of date

Group Photos

Deadly Awards The Brisbane Water Learning Community would like to invite all our Aboriginal families and friends to the 2013 Deadly Award Ceremony in the Brisbane Water Senior Campus school hall on Tuesday, 19th November. The ceremony will start with a Bar-B-Q from 4:30—6:00 pm. This will be followed by the Award Presentation Ceremony at 6:00pm. We look forward to celebrating with you the achievements of our Aboriginal students . Year 6 Mini Fete The Year 6 Mini Fete will be held on Friday 1st November 2013. The children can wear mufti. Closed in shoes and appropriate clothing with sleeves. Selective High School Applications On-line applications are now open. Please contact Mrs D Leslie at school if you would like some more information. Applications close 18th November 2013. Empire Bay Community Fete Some students from our school competed in the Fancy Dress Parade. The children who won prizes for the Fancy Dress Parade were Ben R, Keely R, Layla N and Imogen G.

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K – 2 Workers of the Week Term 4 Week 3 KA Mya C Ryder K KM Mollie H Locky K KS Piper L Olivia A 1A Ameilia E Declan R 1C Ambrosia I Lily C 1K Bella C Tiella C 1L Vincent W Dre T Aimee H Will F 1M Liam D Josh S Demi L 1S Madison L Mason T 3 – 6 Workers of the Week Term 4 Week 3 2J Aliesha P 2L Taiyin M 2S Ayden T 2T Kayla DeC 2W Austin M 3B Tahlia M 3D Sandon S 3E Jemaya H 3L Jake D 3M Synnoeve H Congratulations Year 4 student Regan V has won a major project competition award as part of Gosford City Council’s 2013 Greenhouse Program. Regan will receive her award at the presentation ceremony to be held at Laycock Street Theatre on Tuesday 19th November. Congratulations, Regan! From the P & C Fundraising News Thank you to all the families and community members that

supported this event Cinema Under the Stars

Saturday 26th October,

As promised….it was a fantastic night of family fun. The big screen was amazing, the weather perfect and the stars were out for the event. We hope you all enjoyed the night! Thank you to our busy group of volunteers for their great efforts on the night. You certainly helped to make the night run smoothly. Special mention to our fantastic MC Steve Wylie for his efforts. We would also like to thank Mr Lewis for all of his support leading up to and at the event, and the office staff for their ongoing help and support in making the night a success. We would also like to thank all of our sponsors for the event, some were even with us on Saturday night with fantastic giveaways, information and even face painting! Please support these wonderful local businesses that have supported our school: Gold sponsors Silver Sponsors Domain Property Group Animal Talent Playhouse Pre-School Umina Chiropractic Centre Foodworks @ BP Empire Bay Empire Bay Veterinary Hospital St George Bank Umina Empire Bay Tavern

Thanks to all of those families who sold and returned raffle tickets. All winners have been notified. Congratulations to all of the lucky recipients. Thanks again to all the raffle sponsors: Grand Mercure Hunter Valley, Park Regis Apartments Cremorne, Taronga Zoo, Ocean Beach Holiday Park Umina, Blue Car Photography, Kristi Turner Photography, S for Style – Interior Stylist, Terrigal Massage & Holistic Health, Blue Bottles by the Beach, Hoyts Erina, Pure Pixie, Featherdale Wildlife Park, Kmart Woy Woy, The Mark of Class. Louanne Cernoy Fundraising Committee The Cinema Under the Stars The Cinema Under the Stars was a wonderful night and enjoyed by all those that attended. A big thank you to everyone who assisted in making the night possible, both on the night and leading up to the event. To those who supported the event thank you. To Louanne and Michelle you put in a great deal of time and effort and we really appreciate all you have done. To the P & C and subcomittees as always thank you for your efforts and for continually working tor the benefit of our children. AGM Please consider attending our AGM and P & C Meeting on Monday night. We are always wanting to see new faces and hearing new ideas. Everyone is welcome in Cooinda from 7.00 pm. P & C Meeting Our AGM will be held on Monday 4th November at 7 pm and everyone is welcome. All positions will be vacant and if you would like to know what they entail please ask at the office or I can call you Regards Karen Wylie. P & C President Vice President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Canteen Coordinator Bookeeper Scribe Uniform Convenor

Convenor Bookeeper Scribe

Fundraising Coordinator Bookeeper

Scribe For these sub committees to continue we need the support of our parents to continue to provide these services to our children. Thank you Uniform Shop Opening Hours Opening Hours Tuesday 8.30am–9.00am Thursday 2.30pm – 3.00 pm Uniform Shop is behind the hall.

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From the Canteen Volunteers Wanted: If you are a parent, carer or grandparent and you are interested in volunteering in our canteen next year please call in and see Gaye or Michelle to organise an appropriate day and time. We very much appreciate anytime you can offer to help us. Work Health & Safety requires anyone working in the canteen to wear closed in shoes so your assistance in this matter is much appreciated. School Uniforms and Canteen

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not need to bring money to school. Voluntary Contributions are: $50 for one child, $80 per family (two or more children). Thanks to those families who have paid their contributions. VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION THERMOMETER

$19,000 $18,000 $15,000 $12,500 $10,000 $ 8,000 $ 6,700 $ 5,000 $ 4,000 $ 3,500 $ 2,500

From the Community School Banking

Multicultural Cafe Friday morning 9.15am-12pm Umina Public School this week 25th October and Friday 1st November. Thank you to Umina Public School for hosting the café during those weeks Free Families Activities on Saturday every Saturday at Woy Woy South Public School, games and fun. Bring along a picnic lunch. Entry via Waterloo St gates. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Last week Saturday 26th October we had NSW rugby league and Netball NSW joining us with exciting sporting clinics for the students and families of all schools on the Peninsula. Belinda Talbot, Project Coordinator MILO in2CRICKET (Ages 5 -8 Boys & Girls): $70.00 Includes: Rego PLUS a Milo In2Cricket Pack (backpack, bat, ball, SPF 30+ T-Shirt, bucket hat & more!) Introduces 5-8 year olds to the game in a fun, safe environment. . Runs for 8 weeks (1st Nov – 20th December 2013) Fridays 4:30 -5:30pm at Rogers Park. Enquiries: Russell Downey on 0418 657 202 or Donna Jewiss 0410 642 282 www.woywoy.nsw.cricket.com.au Cultural Cafe Friday mornings Friday 1st November ,9am-12pm Umina Public School - This week features Silkscreen printing. All are welcome and free child minding is offered Free Families Activities on Saturday every Saturday at Woy Woy South Public School, 12.00 pm – 3.00pm games and fun. Bring along a picnic Entry via Waterloo St gates. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This week Saturday 2nd November, we have a free Reptile Show with Crocstars followed by a family reptile themed scavenger hunt with a free family pass for the winning team kindly donated by the Australian Reptile Park. I have attached a crocstars brochure for you to use as you wish for promotion , they have been generous enough to offer their services for free for this event. Belinda Talbot Project Coordinator Peninsula Family Activities Multicultural Café Friday mornings 9am-12pm Woy Woy South Public School entry via the school mall. Free Families Activities on Saturday every Saturday at Woy Woy South Public School, 12.00 pm – 3.00pm games and fun. Bring along a picnic Entry via Waterloo St gates. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Jackie Nguyen, Project Coordinator

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Term 4 – Week 4 Wednesday 30th October 2013 Empire Bay Public School Movie Night Sponsors 2013

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