Dear Parents

We are all looking forward to the SRC

fundraising Fantasy Disco, for the Robotics

team who will competing in Sydney in a

couple of weeks. Thanks to Ken, Julianne and

Toni who came along to help members of the

SRC to prepare the pizzas for tonight’s event.

Thanks to Greg Hill who has offered to mentor

us in the Pizza production process.

Congratulations to Emma in her ‘Teaching

STEM in the Classroom’ article which is

published online: http://

www.itmadeeasy.support/2015/10/28/

teaching-stem-in-the-classroom/.

Playgroup was a great success on Wednesday

morning with a number of mums coming

along. It is going to be a regular event each

Wednesday between 10am-12pm. Please

pass the word along.

The school is getting ready for the swimming

in Week 8. The notes for the junior swimmers

going to Macksville have been sent home

already. The students who have achieved

Marlins at the Pool in previous years will

have access to our new Surf Awareness

program that will be occurring in

collaboration with the Macksville-Scotts

Head Surf Club. A number of staff in their

own time are undergoing their Bronze

Medallion to help support this great

initiative. Notes for this program will be sent

home today.

Thanks for your continued support.

Gillian Stuart

Principal’s Column

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Teamwork Respect Responsibility Honesty

Important Dates

Gillian Stuart—Principal

Indo Corner

“Never,

Never,

Never give up”

Winston Churchill

Term 4|Week 6|13th November 2015

Canteen Roster

Week 7

Monday

16/11

CANTEEN

CLOSED

Wednesday

18/11

Julieanne & Ken

Kegiatan di tempat tertentu – activities in certain places

Term 4 2015

Friday 13/11/15

SRC Fantasy Disco and Pizza Night—TONIGHT

Tuesday 24/11/15

Yarning Circle reopening and ANZ Grant

Monday 30/11/15

Intergen Showcase 2-5pm

Thursday 3/12/15

MHS Year 6 Transition Day

Monday 14/12/15

Presentation Night 5.30-7pm

Tuesday 15/12/15

Year 6 Farewell Club Scotts

Principal Awards Responsibility Congratulations to Gypsy and Gem

Pantai (beach) - Bersilancar (surf) / Berenang (swim)

Saya bersilancar di pantai (I surf at the beach)

Sekolah (school) - Belajar (learn)

Saya belajar di sekolah (I learn at school)

Rumah makan (restaurant) - makan (eat)

Saya makan di rumah makan (I eat at the restaurant)

Weekly round up

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On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th

month we remember the soldiers who fought

for us. We remember their braveness and the

sacrifice they made for us. Today Year 1 learnt

about the significance of the poppies and how

the war ended in 1918. Here is Year 1 with

their handmade poppies, just like the original

handmade poppies made by two Ex Service

men in Scotland. By Pak Roy & Year 1.

What a fantastic moment to capture, our school leaders

for 2016 escorting our new kindys into the experience of

a Monday morning whole school assembly. It is a

privilege for us all to be all so closely involved in such

important transitional times. Starting school is an

important milestone for a child and their family. A

positive experience has long-term benefits for future

learning and relationships. Thanks to our new Kindys

and their families for choosing our school and we will

continue to foster trust and ongoing reciprocal communication, so all feel supported and

confident their child’s needs are met. Congratulations to Bu Anna and the buddies who

are doing such a great job to

support a positive start to school

for the Kindys in 2016, promoting

children’s mental health and

wellbeing, social and academic success.

We had our third orientation day and the new Kinders got to have

their first Indonesian lesson. They were introducing themselves,

counting to 10 and even sang an Indonesian song. Thank you Bu

Emma for the great morning...Kinder were “pandai sekali”...so

clever! Monday will be our last morning together and their Buddies

would like them to stay to have lunch & a play together...so please

pack some food & they'll be ready for pick up at 11.30am.

Remembrance Day

Kindergarten Orientation

Playgroup

Congratulations to Kalahni for her

great success at the Nippers

competition at Port Macquarie on

the weekend. Kalahni came 4th in

the swimming and 1st on the

boards. Well done!

Bronze

Medallion

Training

Parent Information -reminders

Canteen

The canteen will be closed on Monday (16/11), however the SRC will be

selling ice cups at lunchtime for $1 each. This is to help raise funds for the

robotics team to go to Sydney.

The SRC will also be selling ice cups on Friday at lunchtime as well.

Playgroup

Playgroup will be operating each Wednesday from 10.00am to 12.00pm in

the LLLC at school.

Robotics

Our school Robotics team is involved in a Trash Trek Challenge that requires

us to reduce waste production. We would like to introduce the idea of “Trash-

free Tuesday” to our school in an attempt to reduce the amount of rubbish

we produce. On Tuesdays we are encouraging all parents to prepare lunches

that are completely free of packaging. An information flyer will be sent home

shortly that will contain handy hints and tips for parents .

Links

School website:

http://www.scottshead-

p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

School facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/

scottsheadpublicschool?fref=ts

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SRC Fantasy Disco Night—

TONIGHT!!!

When: Friday the 13th of November

Time: 5:30-8:00PM

Theme: Fantasy/movie character

Cost: $5 entry

Wear: A fantasy/movie character

costume of your choice.

Cause: To raise money for the Robotics

team to go to Sydney.

This disco is to raise money for the robotics

team to go to Sydney. The theme of the disco is

fantasy/movie character. To get into the disco

the cost is $5. The disco goes for 5:30-8:00pm

and if wanted to 5/6 only can stay an hour later.

Remember to wear an awesome come and

remember that the disco is on Friday the 13th of

November.

From the Student Representative Council

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School News

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School News

Bus Safety – Parent Information

Travelling safely on a bus does not end when you

step off the bus. Care must also be taken before and

after riding the bus, which is when most casualties

occur. Talking with your child about safe behaviour

in traffic areas on a regular basis can build their con-

fidence and help them to feel secure. One of the

best ways to keep your child safe is to practise how

to cross the road safely especially before boarding

and after leaving the bus.

Please make sure your child understands the safety

procedure below:

WAIT on the footpath until the bus has been driven away and then choose the safest place to cross.

WATCH until there is no traffic or the traffic has stopped.

WALK across the road, turning your head both ways to look and listen for traffic.

Other ways you can assist your child to become a safer bus traveller include:

Arrange for an adult to accompany your child to and from the bus stop.

Wait for your child on the same side of the road as the stopping bus.

Never call for your child to cross the road to meet you.

Discuss what to do should your child miss the bus or catch the wrong one.

Important tips for your child on the bus:

Always wait until the bus has completely stopped before walking towards the bus

Always sit quietly on the bus as noise can distract the driver

Always wait until the bus has left before crossing the road.

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Community News

This November Mrs C is slipping on

her running shoes and helmet to

‘Stride for Stroke’. As part of the

team ‘LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL’ she is

aiming to travel 2000km and raise

$1000 in honour of her Dad who had

a major stroke earlier this year and to

raise awareness of the significant

impact strokes can have on an

individual’s life.

Stride for Stroke is asking runners

and walkers alike right across

Australia to take on a personal

challenge throughout November to

help Fight Stroke. This fun event is

achievable for any fitness level.

Whether your challenge is to climb

the stairs in rehab, walk 25kms or

run/cycle 1000kms, the aim is to

take part, have fun and get fit while

raising much needed funds for

stroke.

You can take part by yourself or

create a team with your friends,

sporting club, workplace or DONATE–

its up to you!

To see Mrs C’s and her teams

progress or to DONATE check out:

https://

strideforstroke15.everydayhero.com/

au/team-live-life-to-the-full

Slim Dusty Centre

Everyone is invited to the Official Opening Ceremony!

Thursday November 19 at 1pm

The Slim Dusty Centre in Kempsey is inviting members of

the public and media to attend the Official Opening

Ceremony on Thursday November 19 at 1pm, joining the

distinguished guests, country music community, locals and

tourists to celebrate the life and music of Slim Dusty AO

MBE as the Centre is officially opened by Joy McKean OAM.

Slim Dusty Centre – 490 Macleay Valley Way, South

Kempsey

The Museum is open daily from 10am-4pm, 7 days a week

www.slimdustycentre.com.au

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