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Upcoming events

Mon 24 Oct - Cooinda AECG Meeting Henry Kendall High School

Tue 25 Oct – Ready, Set Go

Wed 26 Oct - P&C Meeting

Tue 1 Nov – Ready, Set Go

Wed 9 Nov - Casey Toy Sale Gosford PS VIP Shopping Night

Fri 18 Nov – Grandparent Day / Day of Stars Afternoon

End of Year Calendar Dates

Wed 7 Dec – Year 6 Surf Fun Day

Mon 12 Dec – Presentation Day

Tue 13 Dec – Year 6 Farewell

Wed 14 Dec – G Factor talent quest

Thu 15 Dec – Class parties

Fri 16 Dec – Snake farewell on last school day 2016

Well Done Joowon

Congratulations to Joowon of class 5C who has qualified to contest the senior primary final of the State Spelling Bee Competition. This is to be held on Wednesday 9th November at the ABC Studios, Ultimo. The final one hour of this competition will be broadcast on radio-702 AM and 92.5FM from 5pm.

This is an outstanding achievement as many schools across the state enter students in this prestigious competition.

We wish Joowon the very best as he represents our school at this high level.

Cooinda Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) Meeting

Parents and carers of Aboriginal descent are encouraged to attend and will be made very welcome at the monthly local Cooinda AECG meeting at Henry Kendall High School between 4:30 and 5:30pm on Monday 24th October.

The Aboriginal Education Consultative Group is a not–for-profit Aboriginal organisation that provides advice on all matters relevant to education, and represents the Aboriginal community viewpoint.

The Aboriginal Education Consultative Group advocates cultural affirmation, integrity and the pursuit of equality to ensure that the unique and diverse identity of Aboriginal students is recognised and valued.

For more information please contact Mrs Sprague via our office-4349 3600.

Gosford Public School

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50-64 Faunce Street West

West Gosford NSW 2250 Tel (02) 4349 3600 Fax (02) 4349 3699 Email: gosford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Term 4 – Week 2 Wednesday 19 October 2016

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Congratulations Mrs McCabe

Last week Mrs Jodie McCabe was successful in her application for the position of Teacher/Librarian at Point Clare Public School. As is reflected in her recent nomination by our staff as the school’s World Teacher’s Day ambassador, Mrs McCabe is highly regarded by her colleagues and students.

Whilst Mrs McCabe will be very much missed at our school, I have no doubt that she is excited by the permanent position and the opportunities it will provide herin commencing and shaping the new library which is currently under construction at Point Clare Public School.

Thank you

The school has been fortunate to have Mrs Loschi, Ms Bourne and Ms Bennett at our school whilst Mrs Powe, Miss Shelton and Mrs Newton have been on leave. With Mrs Powe, Miss Shelton and Mrs Newton returning to work next week it is timely for me to thank Mrs Loschi, Ms Bourne and Ms Bennett for their hard work in our office, 1S and 5N respectively.

New Parking Signage

I have been notified by a representative from Central Coast Council that new blue ‘Kiss and Ride’ signs will be attached to, or placed in our ‘No Parking’ restriction areas.

These signs help to highlight the ‘No Parking’ laws and are aiming to add another level of clarification of parking regulations for our school community.

Grandparent Day of Stars

Please note we have a time change for our special event Grandparents Day of Stars. The new time to meet your grandchildren outside their classroom is 11:00 am, and the concert being held at Henry Kendall High School Hall is 12:00 pm.

Students leaving in 2017

The school executive is in the process of organising staffing models for 2017. It is important for parents and carers to inform our school office in writing or by phone (4349 3600) should their child/ren not be continuing at Gosford Public School in 2017.

It is equally important for the school to be informed of new enrolments if it is known that new families with primary-aged students are moving into our school zone.

Kindergarten 2017

Our office is currently taking enrolments from parents and carers who have a child who is due to commence at Gosford Public School in kindergarten from the beginning of 2017.

I would be grateful if current parents can encourage other parents who reside within our school boundaries to contact our office (ph. 4349 3600) if they have children who are due to commence school in 2017.

John Anderson Principal

Canteen Roster

Mon 24 Oct William

Tue 25 Oct Janine

Wed 26 Oct Help needed

Thu 27 Oct Help needed

Fri 28 Oct Judy / Fiona

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Grandparents Support Groups

Grandparents Support Groups are for grandparents who are carers of their grandchildren due to a range of different circumstances. Workshops and information sessions are provided on topics which reflect the needs of grandparents. These groups provide an environment where grandparents involved in raising their grandchildren can support each other in a non-judgemental way. Sharing experience, knowledge, ideas and information. Meet others who understand their situation/s. Provide social functions for relaxation and sharing. Groups are held in both Gosford and Wyong.

Meetings: Contact the co-ordinator to find out details of meeting times

Contact Details:

Support Worker Central Coast Family Support Services Phone: 4340 1585 Email: ccfss@ccfss.com.au

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AECG – Annual General Meeting

A reminder that our AGM for Cooinda AECG is coming up on Monday 24th October starting at 4:30 pm at Henry Kendall High School in the Aboriginal Resource Room. During this meeting we will be voting in our Executive members for 2017 including President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer so it would be great to see some faces there willing to step up into these roles or even act as a support for our AECG by attending meetings.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sarah Campbell Cooinda AECG Secretary

P&C Meeting

Please be advised that the monthly P&C Meeting is being held on Wednesday 26th October at 7:00 pm in the Chapman

Room. All parents and community members are welcome please attend if you can.

Uniform Shop News

There are 3 easy ways to order uniforms at Gosford Public School.

1. Use the Uniform Shop Box in the school office, place the order and payment in an envelope with name and sizes etc, and the order will be delivered to the students class.

2. Use our online ordering system MUNCH MONITOR and the order will be delivered to the student. 3. Visit the Uniform Shop on Thursday afternoon 2:15 – 3:30 pm cash or cheque only.

School hats are available from the school office all year round for $15.00

Library bags are available from the library all year round for $13.00

The UNIFORM SHOP is well stocked with all uniform items.

There is a good selection of SECONDHAND ITEMS for $2.00 and $5.00 available in the uniform shop, come in and

grab a bargain.

The Uniform Shop will be open on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 to 9:30 am for weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Term 4 while Ready Set Go is on.

Uniform Shop Coordinators

New School Banking rewards now available!

Exciting new Term 4 rewards with an Outback Savers theme are now available, while stocks last!

For every deposit made at school students will receive a silver Dollarmites token. Once students have individually collected 10 tokens they can redeem them for exclusive School Banking reward items in recognition of their regular savings habits. There are two new items released each term so be sure to keep an eye out for them!

Thank you for supporting the School Banking program at Gosford and remember, School Banking day is every Thursday.

Banking Coordinator

Bush Fly Fan Wriggly Glow Worm

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Library News

Your child should have received Issue 7 from the school on Wednesday. Please order online through the ‘loop’. All orders must be done by Tuesday 23rd October, 2016. If you require assistance, please contact the Library staff. OVERDUES

A friendly reminder for students who have an overdue book. Please return books to the library as soon as possible. A $5 donation is appreciated for any lost or damaged books.

HELP NEEDED! We are fortunate to receive many new books into our library each week; however, they all need to be covered. If you can spare some time, please come along to library on a Thursday or Friday after 2:15pm. Thank you for your support Mrs Harpur and Mrs McCabe

Avoca Beachside Market

Avoca Beach Hotel and Resort FREE Shuttle Bus continues from 9:00 am at the Hotel, so leave your car and head back afterwards for a cold one to their new "AFTER MARKETS" free live music sessions from 2:00 pm with the family and the kids can eat free for dinner.

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Gosford Little Athletics Registration Dates 2016/2017 We are currently taking registrations till end of September.

Adcock Park 9, West Gosford

Cost is $160 for 1st child

$125 for 2nd child

then $120 for 3rd child

Any further siblings in the same family is free.

Trial = $10 Athletes can trial for two consecutive weeks for the first 6 weeks of this season. If after your child has trialed

and they wish to register they can do so and their trial fee is deducted from the cost of registration.

Duel Registration with Senior Athletics is free.

There is a $30 refundable Parent Assistance Levy/Bond per family.

We do not have credit card facilities, so please have cash or cheque payable to

Gosford Little Athletics Centre Inc.

Further information on our website www.gosfordlittleathletics.com.au

or contact our President Stuart Farrant on 0404 466 848