Term 2 Wk 7

Monday Nov 13, 2017

Term 4 Week 6 Newsletter Tarro Public School

5 Eastern Avenue Tarro. NSW 2322 Phone: 02 49661255 Fax: 02 49641154 Email: tarro-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web site: www.tarro-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Joey’s Graduation

On Thursday, our Joey’s friends graduated in a very special

ceremony that parents and carers were invited to watch. See

page 10 of this newsletter for photos. This week they begin their

formal Kindergarten orientation program with Miss Howard, which

will go for 3 sessions.

Parents of our 2018 Kinders are invited to stay for sessions 2 and

3 to find out about school life including uniforms, healthy

lunchboxes, P&C, L3 and PBL. The parent information sessions will be held in the library.

STAR Student Badge Assembly.

This Thursday is our STAR Student badge Assembly. This is a

special even to recognise those students who have consistently

displayed the values of Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best

throughout the year. Parents are Carers are invited to attend the

assembly, which is being held on Thursday 16th November at

2.30pm under the COLA.

Presentation Day

An important date to mark on your calendar is Presentation Day. This year Presentation

Day will be held on Friday 8th December, commencing at 9.15am.

Every student will receive a certificate of merit for an area of the curriculum that they have

made progress in throughout the year. Three students from each class will also be

recognised for their academic achievement, consistent effort and citizenship.

Students will also receive their Semester 2 report on Presentation Day.

2018 Classes

At this time of year we have begun to look at classes for

2018. It is hoped that we are able to keep the 7 class

structure that we currently have in order to keep the class

sizes smaller. At this stage, only Kindergarten has been

assigned a teacher due to the changing nature of enrolments.

Not returning in 2018

If you know you are definitely not returning to Tarro PS in 2018, please let the office know

so that we have accurate numbers to work with when putting classes together.

School Party day

Party Day is being held on Tuesday 12th December. At this stage,

nothing has been finalised in terms of activities, however the

staff are working hard to come up with some great ideas to

celebrate the end of the year. More information regarding Party

Day will be sent home closer to the date.

Coming Events

TERM 4

Monday Oct 9—

both students &

staff returned

Tues Nov 14—OZTAG DAY—

Maitland park

Wed Nov 15—Jumpstart 9-11.30

Thurs Nov 16—Star Student

badge assembly

Fri Nov 17—Star Student

Sausage Sizzle

Fri Nov 24—2018 Election

speeches—12pm

Thursdays Nov 16, 23, 30—

kinder orientation

Tues Nov 28—Yarn-up—3.15 pm

Tues Nov 28—Times Tables

Tournament

Wed Nov 29—Francis Greenway

parent info evening for Y6—

5.15pm

Thurs Nov 30—Film showing @

UON—6pm

Mon Dec 4—P&C Meeting

3.15pm

Tues Dec 5—Y6 orientation day

Wed Dec 6—Parent School Plan

Committee Meeting 6.30pm

Thurs Dec 7—Y6 big day out

Fri Dec 8—presentation day

Mon Dec 11—Y6 farewell

Tues Dec 12—Party Day

Thurs Dec 14—Christmas

capers—this is the new date

Fri Dec 15—last day for students

NOTE FROM THE OFFICE

Notes sent home /money due:

Book Pack payment $35 due now

Y6 Farewell tickets

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Parking before and after school.

Just a reminder that the red ‘No Standing’ signs

and yellow lines painted on the gutter indicate

you are not allowed to park your car in that area.

We have recently had several complaints from

residents regarding parents parking their cars

illegally when dropping off or collecting children.

The signs and yellowing markings are there to keep everyone safe

and visibility high on what is a very busy road both mornings and

afternoons. Your co-operation in helping keep our kids safe is

greatly appreciated.

P&C News Christmas Capers—date change

THE DATE FOR CHRISTMAS CAPERS HAS

CHANGED TO THURSDAY 14TH DECEMBER. It

promises to be a wonderful evening and a

great way to celebrate the end of the

year. We would love for people to

nominate themselves to help out on

either the BBQ, cake stall or selling raffle

tickets. An information note will be sent

home later in the term regarding times

and activities and calling for nominations

to help out.

Cake Stall—Christmas

Capers Night It would be appreciated if you could

help with donations of cakes for our

cake stall on Christmas Capers night.

Please drop donations into the office

or canteen ON THE DAY. Please

include a list of ingredients used in

the item.

Christmas Hamper If you are able to help with a donation for the

Christmas Hamper raffle which will be drawn

on Christmas Capers Night, please drop any

donations in to the office.

Canteen News Canteen Menu Changes

As we move towards the Healthy Canteen

Strategy, we have stopped ordering certain

products as they did not comply with the new

guidelines as set down by the Department of

Education. Once the following items have run

out, they will not be ordered again and be no

longer available for purchase:

Coloured water

Lollies

JJ’s

Milk, water and juice still be available.

At 2pm on Monday 4th December we will be looking at the

canteen menu and how to better service the students of Tarro. If

you would like to contribute to the revamped menu, please come

along and have your say.

Canteen Co-ordinator

From 2018, we are looking for an enthusiastic, welcoming,

energetic, creative person to be the Canteen Co-ordinator. The

role is in a voluntary capacity and at this stage 3 days a week,

8.15-12.30pm. If you think that person is you, please contact the

P&C President – Mrs Sam Kulupach or leave your name at the

office.

P&C Meeting

The next P&C meeting is Monday 4th

December at 3.15pm in the library.

School Leaders 2018 – Election Week “Election Week” will commence in Week 7 of this Term. Students

wishing to be considered for a School Leader position will need to

present a short speech to the primary school.

Election Week Details

Friday 24th November - Speeches at 12:15pm - School votes

straight after speeches.

Friday 24th November - Election results given to students in an

envelope and to be opened at home.

Monday 27th November - 2018 Leaders introduced at an

informal school assembly at 2.30pm.

YEAR 6 Transition News There are a number of visits that students will make to FGHS to

ease the concern and worry around moving to the high school

environment.

KEY TRANSITION DATES AND ACTIVITIES:

Week 6: 15th November - selected students to visit FGHS

Week 8: Parent Information Evening : Wednesday 29th November

(5:15 – 7:30pm).

Week 9: Orientation Day: Tuesday 5th December. Students

should be in their school uniform and bring recess, a hat and a

pen.

Notes with further details will be sent home closer to these dates.

Book Club Orders and money due back to school

by 29th November.

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The Yarn-Up Column Aboriginal Education Team (AET) Yarn-up News

We had our last yarn-up on 31.10.2017 and discussed the

following issues:

- The Awabakal Health screening van will be at school on the

22nd November, please make sure you have returned your

child's permission note so they don't miss this excellent

opportunity.

- Homework club is back up & running. There will be prizes for

students who attend at least 3 sessions before the end of year.

- Fabric painting library bags will hopefully happen this term if

Aunty Lorraine is available.

- The AECG has announced a new cultural program run at

Wollombi, they take bookings for school camps and family

experiences during school holidays (please contact either Bec

Sommerville or Ms Yeend if you would like more information).

- Our Aboriginal students are working on a new

Acknowledgement of Country for our school, watch this space!

- Local Quakers group has kindly offered to support our

Indigenous students with a $1000 a year grant. It will be further

discussed how the money will be allocated e.g.

student scholarships, cultural experiences, educational

programs etc.

- The next AET meeting will be on Tuesday 28th November at

3pm, all are welcome to join.

- Any questions or inquiries please direct to Ms Yeend or Mrs

Sommerville.

Magic Show

WOW! What an experience the magic

show was. Kindergarten and Year 1 had

a fantastic time being amazed at the

magic show on Thursday. Favourites

included the girl hiding in a basket and

then knives being put through the

basket- but don't worry she was okay

and came out unharmed! There was

even a duck that disappeared on stage

and reappeared in a basket being held by a member of the

audience. Even two of our own students were stars, assisting a

mad scientist who was finding lights all over Toby and Ashlee

before floating them away! They all demonstrated wonderful

Tarro manners for the entire excursion.

PBL News Positive Behaviour for Learning

This week Tarro is holding it's first

annual Star Student Badge Assembly

where students who have earned their

'Respect', 'Responsibility' and 'Personal

Best' awards and have not received

more than 4 red or orange forms or

suspensions will be awarded their Star

Student Badges. We hope you can join

us on Thursday at 2:30pm to see the

students given these badges, awards and their lunch token for a

BBQ Lunch on Friday.

Also on Friday, the teachers are holding a special FIT- Friday

Incentive Time, where students cash in their 'Bright Stars' for a

variety of exciting activities. Please pack students their regular

lunch as the BBQ will be during Recess.

A BIG Thank You To Beresfield Hot Bread Shop for donating bread to our

breakfast club every week and to Kevin Bunt for being kind

enough to deliver it to school.

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SPORTS NEWS Maitland League Tag Gala Day 2017

Tarro Public School students have been extended an invitation to

participate in the Maitland League Tag Gala Day on Tuesday 14th

November 2017. The day is aimed at participation and fun in a

non-competitive environment. Thanks to the NRL, each

participating player will also receive giveaways on the day.

The 8-a-side competition will be held at Maitland Park Touch

Fields. Tarro PS will be represented by both a girls and boys tag

side and we wish them all the best of luck.

Handball Competition

Congratulations to our handball champions for 2017. It was a

fantastic effort by all students that participated with great

sportsmanship, positivity and lots of fun achieved by all.

Swim School

All students participating at swim school over the last week have

enjoyed their time at the pool, with great improvements already

evident. The last day of swim school is Friday 17th November and

on this day students will have a chance to buy food from the pool

kiosk as a reward for their efforts.

See photos on page 9 of this newsletter.

Library News Due to the delay in our hall being delivered, there will be no

borrowing for the remainder of Term4. Returns can be made any

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, to the office.

Hopefully in 2018 we will be back to normal.

Happy reading!!

Year 6 News Important Year 6 dates for Term 4:

14th November - Stage 3 Oz Tag Gala Day (Maitland Park)

15th November - FGHS Jumpstart (9am-11.15am)

29th November - FGHS Parent Information Evening (5.15pm-

7pm)

4th December - Lawn Bowls Finals Day (Hexham Bowling Club)

5th December - FGHS Orientation Day (9am-2.30pm)

7th December - Year 6 Big Day Out

8th December - Presentation Day (Graduation Certificates)

11th December – Year 6 Farewell (Beresfield Bowling Club)

Year 6 students have finished working on their mural and are

super happy with the results of their hard work. This present to the

school will be something they can all reflect on with pride and

great memories in years to come. A special thanks to Shane and

Lochie from “Up & Up’ who have helped to create this

masterpiece. See photograph on page 7 of this newsletter.

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Year 6 Mural

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Our New Demountable Building

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Joeys Graduation

Joeys program

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Swimming

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Term 4

AWARDS

CLASS RESPECT RESPONSBILITY PERSONAL BEST Star Student

Week 5 KB

K/1H

1/2B

3Y

4K

5P

6O

Jayden L

Ryan F

Jack G

Blake K

Regan F

Ty W

Hallie L

Domonic M

Claire P

Will C

Lucy O

Molly N

Kaelyn L

Jamie W

Emily M

Bentley M

Seth T

Estella W

Janae T

Jasper W

Week 6 KB

K/1H

1/2B

3Y

4K

5P

6O

Brax G

Toby H

Jodie G

Tyler C

Abby T

Imogen Y

Koby B

Jack R

Molly N

Wyatt P

Jasmin M

Shelby A

Jhett / Ella P

Ashlee D

Evie B

Mitchell C

Parker M / Jaye S

Emilie-Rose P

Kaydence R

Caitlyn P

Josh D

Mia M

Lochlan C

Amy W

Jump On into Early Years Schooling

With our new JOEY’s program.

Do you have a pre-schooler ready to commence school at Tarro Public in 2018?

This program is for you!

Please see the office to collect an enrolment form.