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Frank Partridge VC Public School
Educating your child for a bright future
PO Box 288 Centenary Parade Nambucca Heads NSW 2448 Phone 6568 7100 Email [email protected]
Newsletter Issue 1 Week 2 Term 1 5th February, 2019
Wed 6th Feb Go4Fun
4pm-6pm Staffroom
Every Wednesday
Thurs 14th Feb Soccer Gala Day
Fri 15th Feb School Swimming
Carnival Macksville
Thurs 21st Feb District Swimming
Carnival
Fri 8th March PSSA Soccer Trials
Urunga
Wed 20th March PSSA Rugby
League Trials 11’s/Open
Coronation Park
Fri 12th April Colour Run!
Diary Welcome to Week 2 of Term 1 2019. Our kids have settled into school extremely
well. Classrooms are settled and our learners are engaged. Teachers and students
alike are reporting a real culture of learning and being your best in the classroom,
which is great to hear.
We have begun the year with 225 students and 22 new Kindi kids. We have 11 main-
stream classes and 3 support classes. We have continued to prioritise class numbers
of around 20 students. This involves a massive injection from our school fund and
the employment of 4 extra teachers, but the initiative makes a real difference to
each and every learner in our school. Appropriate class sizes and high quality teach-
ers remains our focus for 2019.
Infants’ teachers are supported by Christie Williams. Christie is our Instructional
Leader and her focus is on making sure our staff have all the tools necessary to en-
sure your child learns and achieves to their full potential each and every day. The
infants’ team consists of Julie Daley and Lisa Scott on kindergarten and Sally Wesley,
David Moseley and Colleen Edwards on Stage 1. (Year 1 and 2). Ms Edwards will be
on leave for Term 1 and replaced by Mrs Laila Wadling. Laila was with us for the last
half of 2018 and has quickly become a key member of our teaching and learning
team. Infants will also be supported by Deb Vassallo, Megan Zell, Luke Bateman and
Olivia Rokodakunivosa.
Stage 2 is supported by Mrs Robyn Beauchamp. Robyn has been an Instructional
Leader for the past few years, but has returned to our school in 2019. A lot has
changed since Rob was last here and she is very excited to re-engage with our school
community and students. Mrs Beauchamp is joined by Mrs Gail Smith and Mr Nick
Lambert as the Stage 2 teaching team and they will be supported by Pete Bula and
Cass Notley.
Stage 3 team leader is Matt Freebairn. Matt successfully applied for this position in
2018 and is very keen to get in and support our Stage 3 teachers to provide engaging
and relevant learning experiences for all of our senior students. The Stage 3 team
also includes Mr Jaxen Heward, Mrs Yvonne Parkins, Lee Symington and George Ed-
wards.
Our support classes provide a specialised environment for students who need even
more intensive support than in our stage groups. This team is led by Ms Gill Baker
who is joined by Mrs Gretchen Tsujimoto, Mrs Kerry-Anne Dillow, Linda Batten,
Marea Hennessey and Kim Mitchell. Kim is away this term and will be replaced by
Mrs Sue Smith.
Other roles in the school are;
Learning and Support; Vanessa Bekis
Reading Rescue; Jayne Morrison
Library; Robin Coulter
Admin Manager; Anne Phillips
Admin officers; Leanne Armytage and Julie Hamilton
Grounds Maintenance; Luke Bateman
AEO; Nerida Hardie
School Counsellor; Deborah McFadden
Canteen Manager; Katherine Holloway
P&C President; Jen Lamb
The final piece in our teaching and learning puzzle and perhaps the most important member of our teaching and
learning team is YOU! Our families are integral to the success of our students. Please do not hesitate to contact
your child’s teacher, their team leader or myself should you have any questions or concerns. We are all working to
make sure each and every child in our care reaches their full potential in all areas of their development and we can-
not do this without your help! Encourage your child to do their homework, read each night and come to school eve-
ry day. A quality education unlocks the door of opportunity for our kids, so encourage their engagement and sup-
port us to do everything we possibly can to allow them to be their very best.
I am excited for 2019 and the special things that our students will achieve. We will be busy and there will be incred-
ible opportunities for all in sport, debating, public speaking, Gumbaynggirr, drama, dance, travel, music, building,
technology, art, leadership, Numeracy and Literacy.
Have a great week. Todd.
School Uniform
The P&C are now selling school uniforms out of the canteen. There will be someone there each day for the rest of this week, and then only on Fridays for the rest of the year. Order forms are available from, and may be left at, the front office Mon-Thurs. Orders will be filled each Friday and given to your child to bring home. Payment must ac-company the order, either in cash, or by direct deposit into the P&C Account. BSB: 062-637 Account No: 10080097 Account Name: FPVC P&C Association. If paying by direct deposit, orders will be filled once payment has cleared.
Update Details
The beginning of the year is an ideal time to make sure the school has correct contact details for all its students. If you have a new phone number, have changed address, or wish to update your emergency contacts, please let us know. It is vital that we have these details correct in case we need to contact you urgently.
Lost Property
Please ensure that EVERYTHING your child has at school - uniform, lunch boxes, drink bottles etc, has their name on it. You would be amazed at how much lost property goes unclaimed.
Mobile Phones
Although students should not bring mobile phones, ipads and gaming equipment to school, sometimes they do. These items must be left at the front office in the morning, where they will be securely locked away. They may be picked up again in the afternoon.
Jumping Jack Ants
We’ve noticed a few Jumping Jack Ants around the playground. We are having them treated and will isolate play-ground area where needed. We have ice ready to go and will ring parents if a bite occurs.
Welcome to the Library in 2019
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MONDAY
Name _______________
Class_______________
Tuna Bake
$5.00 small
$6.00 large
Name _______________
Class_____________
Corn & Zucchini
Fritter Roll
w/ Tzatziki
$6.00
Name _______________
Class_____________
Gung Hay Fat Choy
OR
Happy Chinese New
Year!
Fried Rice, Yum Cha &
Fortune Cookie
$6.00 small
$7.00 large
Name _______________
Class_____________
Salad Wrap
With
Ham OR Chicken
$4.50
Community News
Piano Lessons
Do you know someone, a friend or
relative, interested in playing piano?
Piano is a “sport for the brain”, and just like any regular sport, you’ll need a certain ability, patience, practice and
dedication. I am an enthusiastic and experienced teacher (or coach!).
Enquiries to:
Trudy McDermott A.Mus.A Diploma. Phone: 65689852