Frank Partridge VC Public School

Educating your child for a bright future

PO Box 288 Centenary Parade Nambucca Heads NSW 2448 Phone 6568 7100 Fax 6568 9147

Email frankpart-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Newsletter Issue 34 Week 4 Term 4 31st October, 2017

Wed 1st Nov Stage 2

Brisbane Excursion

Fri 3rd Nov Kickstart No. 2

Mon 6th Nov 2018 Captain

Speeches All Week

Thurs 16th Nov Year 6 to Year 7

Information Night NHHS

5.30pm

Mon 27th Nov Swim Scheme

All Week

Choir Performs at Nambucca

View Club

Fri 1st Dec Family Fun Night

Diary Welcome to Week 4 of Term 4. Our Year 6 Mini Fete was a wonderful way to end the

week last week. Lots of happy kids running around with show bags and painted faces.

Thank you so much to Sally and her team for all of the organisation behind the scenes. Or-

ganising the fete is quite a big task and this year went off without a hitch! Congratulations

also to all of the students who ran stalls. They showed great maturity throughout the day.

We can be very proud of our Stage 3 leaders and the role models that they have become!

It was also great to see so many families at our fete. Our school community is incredible!

A massive thankyou also to Jason Parkins and Kevin Smith for giving up their time on the

day and donating the use of the laser cutter. It was a very popular stall and their generosi-

ty of both their time and resources was very much appreciated!

Our parent/carer survey was completed by 20% of our families over the first few weeks of

this term. The online format seemed to suit people. It was very pleasing to read of the

high levels of inclusivity felt by the parents and carers in our whole school community in

regards to their levels of involvement and participation in their child’s education. Thank

you so much to those who made the time to complete the survey and provide such posi-

tive feedback. It is important to remember that you are more than welcome to provide

feedback, insights and observations at any time throughout the year. Simply give me a

call, pop in or flick me an email. Your opinion counts!

With this in mind it is also time for parents and carers to let me know of any requests for

2018 in regards to classes and teachers. I will back all of our incredible teachers to do an

amazing job with each and every student in their care, however your opinion is extremely

important to me when setting up our classes. Naturally, with 230 students to look after,

requests are just that. They are a form of guidance for our educational team. They are

definitely of great help when we are formulating classes so please do not hesitate to pop

in, ring or email should you wish to discuss any aspect of your child’s placement in 2018.

Once classes are set we will not be changing them. At this point teachers and parents or

carers will address any issues or concerns and formulate a way forward that focusses on

the learning needs of the child. This is called a Personal Learning and Support Plan and

your involvement in the development of these is crucial.

This week we welcome Caitlyn Chaseling-Pearson into our school for work experience.

Caitlyn will be joining several classes throughout the week, beginning with 4/3S. I am sure

that she will have a great time and learn lots about just what is involved in the teaching

profession.

Stage 2 will be heading off to Brisbane on Wednesday morning at 6:30am sharp. Mrs

Smith and her Stage 2 team have done an incredible job organising a packed and exciting excursion. I am

unfortunately unable to attend this year, so I look forward to hearing all of their exciting stories upon

their return.

On Tuesday Mr Lambert will be taking our Year 6 Zombies down to the high school for their Zombie Tran-

sition Day. This day always engages and excites our kids for what lies ahead in high school next year. Stu-

dents come to school in school uniform and get dressed up prior to heading down to the high school at

12:45.

Kick Start number 2 will be held this Friday. All kindergarten 2018 students are more than welcome to

come along for a taste of big school. Our first session was a great success and I am sure that Ms Edwards,

Miss Scott and their transition team have an action packed day planned. Our Stage 3 peer buddies will

again be involved after doing such an incredible job in Week 2.

This is the last week for 2018 Captain’s Speeches to be completed. All students are expected to write a

speech and will be strongly encouraged to take on this challenge. It will be an extremely anxious time for

many of our Year 5 students as they attempt to conquer their fears, however we will be ready and willing

to support them in every way so as they can rise to this challenge and gain the benefits that come from

knowing you have done something very difficult. If you are experiencing trouble at home with students

being worried about speaking, PLEASE contact me immediately so that we can put the necessary sup-

ports in place and give them the best opportunity to show just how clever and talented they are, not to

mention tough.

Have a great week!

Todd.

Year 7 Entry to Selective High Schools in 2019

If you are thinking of applying for a government selective high school for Year 7 entry in 2019 you must

apply online at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-

classes/year-7.

Applications for entry in 2019 can be made online between 10 October 2017 and 13 November 2017.

A booklet is available from the Front Office.

Year 6 Mini Fete

Thank you to everyone for such an awesome day on Friday. A special thank you goes out to those who

donated to the Cake Stall.

The day raised approximately $1000 to go towards the Year 6 Farewell and is much appreciated.

Our winners of the Hundreds Club were 1. Maddison Gordon Lichaa

2. Cass Notley

3. Dallas Winner Coggan

The winners for the guessing competition for the snakes were Amber Holton and Charlette Brumpton,

with both guessing the correct number, 72!

The winner for the jelly bean guessing competition was Charlie Craig, guessing 320, with 323 in the jar!

The teachers and staff all seemed to enjoy themselves and we hope that the parents who were able to

make it on the day, will come again next year!

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MONDAY

Name _______________

Class_______________

Chilli Chicken Tender

Burger or Plain

Chicken Tender

Burger w/ Mayo

$4.50

Name _______________

Class_____________

Hot Ham

&

Cheese Roll

$4.50

Name _______________

Class_____________

Spaghetti Bolognaise

Topped with Cheese

$4.50 Small

$6.50 Large

Name _______________

Class_____________

6 Dino Nuggets

Sauce

Flavoured Nippy

$5.50

Community News

Canteen Volunteers urgently needed!

NAMBUCCA AQUATIC SWIM CLUB

Nambucca Aquatic Centre has reopened after 4 years and a new Swimming Club has been formed. Nambucca

Aquatic Centre is situated at 2 Ken Howard Street Nambucca Heads (in the Industrial area). The Swim Club is affili-

ated with Swimming Australia; Swimming NSW and Swimming Northcoast .

While improving and strengthening swimming skills, Nambucca Aquatic Swim Club encourages participation and

develops social skills and confidence in a fun environment. It is suitable for children 5 Years and over that can swim

at least 25 metres. Membership affiliation fees have been discounted this year by Swimming NSW and Swimming

Australia because it is a new club. Membership fees are Swimmers $45.00 and Non Swimmers $15 for the year.

Children 7 Years and under are free.

Nambucca Aquatic Swim Club will commence on Tuesday 24th October 2017 at 6pm. There will be a Sausage Siz-

zle available. Come and have a try before joining! Children need to be accompanied by an adult. For more

information please phone Geoff or Lily Eastwood on 65687596.

The Staying Active Program started last Tuesday 17th October at 11am at the Nambucca Aquatic and Fitness Centre at 2 Ken Howard Crescent Nambucca Heads. Community Transport Officer, Jeffrey Blair is aware the program will be starting. People needing transport can contact 65687670. The program is being offered on the following days. Participants: Tuesdays 11am Gentle exercise program. Cost is $8.

11:45 Morning tea and coffee will be offered free to all participants to socialise and improve and maintain emotional wellbeing.

12 Midday Aquafitness will commence. Cost is $8. Thursdays 12 Midday Aquafitness will commence. Cost is $8.

12:45 Morning tea and coffee will be offered free to all participants to socialise and improve and maintain emotional wellbeing.

11am Gentle exercise program. Cost is $8 People can participate in water based activities or land based activities to have improved health outcomes.

Staying Active