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!!PBL Award

Following PBL expectations !Kara Johnson, Lewis Adams,

Mikyla Phillpott, Robert Hazard, Georgia Ford, Thalia Davis,

Jack Chapple and Chloe Burch !!Important Dates to Remember Term 4 2017

Kootingal Public School

STAR NEWSLETTER “Caring, Learning and Achieving Together.” !

Phone: 02 6760 3332 Email: kootingal-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: http://www.kootingal-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 4 Week 5 Thursday 9th November 2017

Thursday 9th Nov - Movie Night 6-8pm, $5 Friday 10th Nov - Remembrance Day ceremony Monday 13th Nov - School Captain speeches and voting Mon 13th Nov to Fri 24th Nov - School swimming scheme Tuesday 21st November - P & C Meeting, 6pm , School Library Thursday 23rd Nov - Assembly 2:15pm by KL, item 5/6W Friday 1st December - Moonby House Christmas Carols Thursday 7th December - Presentation Night 6:30pm Wednesday 13th December - Year 6 Farewell

Executive Team - Principal - Cara Cracknell Assistant Principal - (Kinder to Year 2) - Nicole Chegwyn (Mon - Wed) and Anne Doak (Thur - Fri) !Assistant Principal (Yr 3 to 6) - Jill Cook !P & C Executive President: Cath Bubb Vice President - Noni Kasch Secretary: Vanessa Johnson Treasurer: Scott Cracknell and Jelka Schurink (Canteen)

4/5C writing challenge… Students in 4/5C have been learning to write complex sentences, using a main and subordinate clause. The class is trying their best to improve upon their skills and extend a simple sentence (or main clause). Here are some of our best from this week, based around a horsey-Melbourne Cup theme. !The night was a catastrophe, ending with a horse’s broken leg. The jockey was jubilant, when he won the Melbourne Cup. The rain was pouring, as it soaked the track. The trophy gleamed, after it was polished. The last horse ran quickly, startled by the horn. The grandstand erupted, in huge excitement. The nervous horse jittered, before the big race. !The night was a catastrophe, as he lost all of his betting money. The jockey was jubilant, as she won against all the men. The rain was pouring, over the cancelled racetrack. The trophy gleamed, shining in the sunlight. The last horse ran slowly, with its injured and painful leg. The grandstand erupted, as the horses crossed the line. The nervous horse jittered, as the starting gates flung open. !The night was a catastrophe, when the horse slipped over. The jockey was jubilant, with his horse first crossing the line. The rain was pouring, as the barriers opened. The trophy gleamed, as the trainer raised it up to the sky. The last horse ran slowly, beaten by its competitors. The grandstand erupted, as the horses came into the home stretch. The nervous horse jittered, as the cameras flashed.

!Gold Award Emma Jarrett !!!

Silver Award Emily Hatton, Emma Jarrett, Liam Symons, Jayden Kirk, Eliza Burns,

Keith Sichter and Jainah Grant !!!!Our yearly magazine Koolangarra is available through pre-orders with payment. We will only print the number of magazines for which we have received money. The cost of the magazine this year is $20. It is in full colour. Families will receive their magazine prior to the end of the year. Orders and payment are taken at the front office before Thursday 30th November. There are no late orders. No orders will be taken on Presentation Night as the magazine will have already been sent to the printers so it is ready before the end of term. !!!Our school is participating again in the annual Combined Churches Carols Night at Moonby House on Friday 1st December. !We would love as many students as possible to participate. If your child/ren are interested in attending, please let Mrs Cracknell or myself know. The students will be learning 2 songs to perform on the night. Hoping to see you there. Mrs Chegwyn !

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!Sadie Nicholls - Improved writing skills James Sharpham and Logan Bliss - Excellent effort in homework and home reading all year Phoebe Vernon - Care when completing art Olivia Eyles - Recognising numbers to 10 Emily Barwick-Taylor - Enthusiasm during art activities Kaleb Bremner - Excellent effort in story writing Matthew Pollard - Engagement in discussion of wolves Liam Birks - Settling into 2/3S and Kootingal Public School very well Sophie Hogg - Pleasing writing that creates atmosphere Emily Hatton - Pleasing use of subtle humour in her writing Naomi Maybury - Consistently following classroom and playground rules Colbie Butler - Careful editing of written work Jentzen Haak - Attention to detail in art activities Isabelle Price and Brendan Thompson - Excellent results and effort in Mathematics Zachary Holliday - Entertaining story writing Reba Ramage - Commitment to her role as a Year 5 Buddy Jainah Grant - Great singing during music Charlie Hartshorn - Participating well during PE Megan Johnson and Izabella Vernon - Being helpful to teachers during CAPERS performances James Grant - Imaginative writing Mia Stokes - Conscientious effort in all areas Boston deBelle - Perseverance in Mathematics Luke Goodhand - Conscientious effort in Mathematics !!Hello lovely families We are running the Upside Down Christmas Tree again this year. If you would like to donate something to the tree, which will be in the Office entry, we would be very appreciative. The last day to place an item will be Friday 15th December. I will then take all of the goodies to the Salvation Army. Thank you in anticipation for your donations. Mrs Chegwyn !!!

Clothing Pool will only be open on: Tuesday and Wednesday mornings

9am to 9:30am Please come to the office.School Banking

Thursday

Weekly Awards Weekly Bronze Awards

Koolangarra 2017

Combined Churches Carols Night

Upside Down Christmas Tree

A massive congratulations to all involved in CAPERS last week. All the time spent in rehearsals culminated in a spectacular production on Friday and Saturday night at the TREC. As Principal, I can’t thank Miss Magann enough. Miss Magann spent countless break times being with the students going through their dance sequences, ensuring they knew the dances. Our students performed splendidly and were a delight to have as a group out the back. Thank you also to the staff who assisted throughout the CAPERS process and assisted with supervision on Friday and Saturday night. It was a great Kootingal effort from all involved. Let’s do it all again in two years time! !

Our Kindergarten Bright Stars Transition program concluded this week. This program was the culmination of 10 continuous weeks of transition for Kootingal Public School. We are extremely proud of our transition program and we know our impending Kindergarten students had a lot of fun. This week our students in Year 5 were introduced to their Kindergarten buddies. They were excited and relished their opportunity to be the ‘big’ kids supporting our newest students. They performed splendidly and are starting to create wonderful bonds with the impending Kindergarten students. Well done! A massive thank you to Mrs Lawrence who, for the last 10 weeks, has worked with our local pre school and families in coordinating our transition program. Mrs Lawrence’s expertise in the Early Stage 1 area is second to none and Kootingal Public School is very fortunate to have her as a teacher. We look forward to seeing our new Kindergartens and families in 2018.

!!!This Friday, Kootingal Public School will commemorate Remembrance Day. Our service is at the Kootingal Memorial and will commence at 10.55am. Everyone is welcome to attend. !

Next Monday, 13th November, our candidates for School Captain 2018 are presenting their speeches to the whole school at 9.30am in the school’s hall. Our families and community members are welcome to attend to see our students performing at their best. We are looking forward to hearing the students talk about their ambitions. Voting by staff and students will occur immediately after the speeches. I would like to wish all students the very best. !Next week, the School Swimming Scheme commences. This is a Government-funded program that is free for students in Years 2 to 6 who are unable to swim 25m confidently in deep water. Mrs Simpson is the coordinator of the program this year. We are fortunate to have the local pool on our door step and it’s a wonderful facility. Enjoy! !Presentation Night is approaching fast and Mrs Dunn is busy in her preparations to ensure that all is in readiness for the big evening. I have signed nearly all the awards with book plates at the ready for the much prized books. Please ensure you mark Thursday 7th December and the time of 6pm in your phones and diaries. It’s always a wonderful evening sharing with our community the hard work of our students. !This week, all families received notice of the canteen opening next Friday 17th November. All orders must be submitted to the front office by Wednesday 15th November. The advert is on our Facebook page and a text message was sent to remind our families as well. !!!!!Tomorrow, 10th November, we are commemorating Remembrance Day at the Kootingal and District War Memorial at 10:55am. All Welcome. Mrs Doak !!!

!!All library books must be return by Thursday 23rd November for stocktaking purposes. Borrowing for home will finish next week (Week 6). With thanks Mrs Anne Doak Teacher Librarian !!!!!

Mrs Cracknell’s Message

Remembrance Day - 11th November

School Library News

Mrs Cracknell’s Message

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Free sculptural weaving workshop with Sue Ryan from Ghost-Nets Australia

11am & 1pm Saturday 11 November &

11am & 1pm Sunday 12 November

To celebrate the lead up to National Recycling Week from 13 – 19 November, Tamworth Regional Gallery and the Council’s Sustainability Unit are hosting a free community workshop for residents to participate in with renowned GhostNets artist Sue Ryan, creator of the widely acclaimed Wobbegong featured in OPEN HOUSE: 3rd TTT. These 4 family friendly workshops will guide participants through the techniques used by the artist, utilising old and discarded materials to make innovative and imaginative new works of art! These pieces will then be exhibited at Ray Walsh House with others made during the workshop experience. This is a unique opportunity never before seen in our region.

Come along and make your very own sculptural animal from materials that may have otherwise ended up in landfill or polluting our waterways. This is a free event, but R.S.V.P is essential. Book at our website: www.tamworthregionalgallery.com.au

These workshops are free of change thanks to the generous support of Tamworth

Regional Council's Sustainability Unit.

Free sculptural weaving workshop with Sue Ryan from Ghost-Nets Australia

11am & 1pm Saturday 11 November &

11am & 1pm Sunday 12 November

To celebrate the lead up to National Recycling Week from 13 – 19 November, Tamworth Regional Gallery and the Council’s Sustainability Unit are hosting a free community workshop for residents to participate in with renowned GhostNets artist Sue Ryan, creator of the widely acclaimed Wobbegong featured in OPEN HOUSE: 3rd TTT. These 4 family friendly workshops will guide participants through the techniques used by the artist, utilising old and discarded materials to make innovative and imaginative new works of art! These pieces will then be exhibited at Ray Walsh House with others made during the workshop experience. This is a unique opportunity never before seen in our region.

Come along and make your very own sculptural animal from materials that may have otherwise ended up in landfill or polluting our waterways. This is a free event, but R.S.V.P is essential. Book at our website: www.tamworthregionalgallery.com.au

These workshops are free of change thanks to the generous support of Tamworth

Regional Council's Sustainability Unit.

That’s it! There’s no need to return paper orderforms or payment receipt details to your school.

Head to scholastic.com.au/LOOP or

Follow these easy steps!

LOOPLOOP is the Scholastic Book Club

Linked Online Ordering & Payment platform.

1 Simply grab your child’s Book Club catalogue and either SIGN-IN or REGISTERyour account.

3 Click on ORDER and enter the item number from the Book Club catalogue.

Looking for MORE product information? Additional content such as videos and downloads are available for select titles. Select your issue and enter the item number to view information on titles and some great resources, such as videos and reviews.

4 All orders are linked directly to the school for submission to Scholastic. Books will stillbe delivered to your child’s classroom if you order by the close date.

It’s easy to order and pay online for your child’s Book Club order using your credit card. If your school is not yet in the LOOP,

speak with your school’s Book Club Organiser.

2 Add your child’s fi rst name and last initial (so the school knows who the book is for),then select your SCHOOL and your CHILD’S CLASS. Note: You can order for multiple children at once if they attend the same school.

Wednesday 29th November