Old Bar Public School

Success by the Sea

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Principal’s Message What a wonderful, busy term it has been! Staff have done an amazing job organising and implementing so many fun activities that enrich and enhance the learning experi-ences of our students. As we head into term 4, we start to think about the year ahead (yes, I’m talking about 2015!) and putting together a management plan that identifies our school priorities. Some of you have received surveys that look at focus areas in our school. How are we travelling? Are you pleased with the education and leader-ship in the school? How can we improve upon our performance? What’s important to you and your family? Your opinions are impor-tant to us. We value your feedback and we listen to your ideas. You

DO have a voice! Please take the time to complete the surveys and know that we value your support.

Road Safety Earlier in the year I implemented a policy to protect students on bikes and scooters, leaving the school in the afternoon. Due to the heavy pe-destrian traffic (and the bus timeta-ble) we have made a rule that NO students should leave the school grounds on a bike or scooter un-til bus 34 pulls out of the bus bay. Bus 34 generally leaves at around 3.07pm. Previously, the bus driv-ers have expressed concern at the way children are riding dangerously when leaving the school grounds. This strategy has helped to mini-mise risk to students. Lately, some students have been ‘sneaking’ out the gate before the bus leaves. This is a very dangerous prac-tice. Please talk to your children about this important safety issue!

CommunicationI’ve often talked about effective communication being the ‘key’ to healthy relationships within our school. If you or your child has an issue with another child or parent, PLEASE let us know. Confronting a child or parent inside or outside the

David Street Old Bar NSW 2430 oldbar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au 6553 7248 1 www.oldbar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 3 Week 10 18th September 2014

Dates to Remember Term 3 201419 Sept Last Day Term 37 Oct Welcome to Term 415 Oct 2015 Kinder Parent

Information Night in Hall - 6pm

24 Oct Touch Footy Gala Day

29 Oct Whizzy Water 1.45pm K-2

10 Nov Stage 3 Camp20 Nov Stage 2 Camp27 Nov Stage 3 Fun Day15 Dec Year 6 Farewell

Dinner16 Dec Stage 3 Party at

Saltwater17 Dec Last Day Term 4

Above: Students learning how to use the iPads and below a stu-dent really enjoying her art class.

school grounds is not acceptable. By all means, listen to your child but be aware that there are always two sides to the story. Gathering information and talking to witness-es can result in a swift resolution and prevent unnecessary angst. Dealing with issues that develop between students and families is part of my job. I’m here to help.

Nothing is ever lost by cour-tesy. It is the cheapest of pleas-ures, costs nothing, and con-veys much. Erastus Wiman

Enjoy the coming holiday break with your children. School re-sumes on Tuesday, 7th Octo-ber for a (long) 11 week term!

Cheers,Deborah Scanes

Camp ElimCould Year 3 and 4 parents please complete permission and medi-cal notes for Camp Elim and re-turn them to school with your fi-nal payment by 24th October. Some student assistance fund-ing is available for this excursion.

MusicStudents from 2/3H, 3/4S, 3/4D, 3/4G and 4/5T have been offered an exciting opportunity to learn drum-ming at school next term for $2 per week. Reminder notes went home last Monday and a full payment of only $20 needs to be made by the end of term. I would like to encour-age all students from these classes to participate in this program as it has so many physical and develop-mental benefits besides creativity. It’s fun and your child will love it!

David Street Old Bar NSW 2430 oldbar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au 6553 7248 2 www.oldbar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 3 Week 10 18th September 2014

Student Banking 3/9/143 Winbins - E Sercombe (3/4G)2 Winbins - O Mather (1/2S)1 Winbin - D Everett (3/4D)

10/9/143 Winbins - E White (5/6S)2 Winbins - L Burns (K/1B)1 Winbin - F Hills (2/3H)

17/9/143 Winbins - K Simons (5/6S)2 Winbins - J Gale (4/5T)1 Winbin - C Paterson (2B)

SRC Semester Two

ABBY CUTLER Hi my name is Abby Cutler. I’m 10 years old and I’m from 3/4G.

My favourite subjects are sport and art. My favourite sport is soccer.

The reason I tried out for SRC is because I’m responsible and caring.

AMARLI HARRISON Hello my name is Amarli Harrison. I’m 8 years old and I’m from 2B.

My favourite subject is art. I have represented the school in cross country and my favourite sport is running.

The reason I tried out for SRC is because I’m respectful and kind.

I have a brother and his name is Ryan and he is in 5/6W.

HARRY IVERS Hi my name is Harry Ivers and I’m one of the src’s for 2014 semester two.

My favourite subject is art. I like to play soccer and play with friends.

Also as SRC I can’t promise you everything you want but I can promise you that I will make 2014 semester 2 the most ridiculously awesome for everyone!Thank You.

David Street Old Bar NSW 2430 oldbar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au 6553 7248 3 www.oldbar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 3 Week 10 18th September 2014

HAYDEN JONES

Hi my name is Hayden Jones I am in class 5/6F.

My interests are science and HISE.

I was elected SRC represent-ative for my class because my fellow students were im-pressed with what I had to say.

I want to make school more fun and stop bulling happen-ing. I am kind and caring.

If you ever need any help in the play-ground come to me and I will help you. Thank you.

KAITLYN BLANCHHi my name is Kaitlyn Blanch and I am the girl SRC repre-sentative for 5/6F, Semester 2.

My interests are Sport and Spelling.

I think I will make a good SRC because I am kind and caring. As SRC I would like to make school a lot more fun.

I have a little sister and her name is Hailey from 3/4D.

If you need help around the playground, you can come to me for help. Thank you.

TAHLI WHEELERHi, I’m Tahli Wheeler. I am the SRC rep for Mrs Short’s class.

My favourite things to do are playing sport, playing with my friends, doing maths and do-ing front flips on my trampoline.

I am a nice, friendly and con-siderate girl and I am hon-oured to be your SRC rep for Semester 2 of 2014. Thanks you.

LACHLAN MURRAYHello my name is Lachlan Murray and I am the SRC representative for 2/3H.

My favourite sport is soc-cer and football and my I love doing sport at school.

The reason I decided to stand for the SRC representative is be-cause I wanted to contribute at the SRC meetings and I am a nice, caring and friendly person.

I have a brother and a sister. My brother’s name is Blake and he is five years old. My sister who is three and her name is Georgia.

PIA ANKER

My name is Pia Anker and I am the girl representative for 2/3H.

My favourite thing I like to do is jazz and playing sport.

The reason I wanted to be a SRC representative is because I am friendly, kind and respectful.

I have a brother who is two and his name is Lazuli and a sister who is five and her name is Amelie.

David Street Old Bar NSW 2430 oldbar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au 6553 7248 4 www.oldbar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Andrea RowsellReg R.A.D Teacher

Quality teaching inClassical Ballet…Jazz/Funk…Tap…Contemporary

Classes in Taree and Old Bar

For all enquiries contact: Andrea 65533122

Term 3 Week 10 18th September 2014

JETT SHERIDAN

Hi, I’m Jett Sheridan. I am the SRC rep from Mr Green’s class.

I enjoy playing handball, play-ing with my dogs, playing with my friends and reading.

I am a friendly, nice and respon-sible person and I am happy that you voted me to be your SRC rep for the second semester in 2014.

Thank you for reading!