Dear Parents

It was great seeing so many parents and

families at our end of term assembly last Friday,

who came along to support and recognise the

achievements of students in the past term. Lots

of gold, silver, class and principals awards were

given out with everyone in the school achieving

levels beyond bronze this year. The Robotics

team were recognised for their outstanding

achievements as they demonstrated their

excellent multi-media presentation that they

have been working on this term. Hollie and

Ashley then concluded the assembly with the

Principals address and lots of celebrations all

round.

The day got even better, with the P&C Auction

on Friday night. It was an outstanding success; a

great community night with delicious Indonesian

food which was enjoyed by all. I want to thank

the hard working parents led by P&C president

Gretchen Highfield, the chefs, all the mums,

dads, grandparents and sponsors who all so

kindly donated time and prizes. It was a very

proud moment as I sat in the packed surf club

of people at such a happy collaborative

community event, genuinely touched for the

support of our village school. A heartfelt thank-

you from all the students and staff to all the

friends and community members who came

along to make the night a huge success.

On Monday weekly assembly we had a

presentation by a few of our students who took

part in the Climate Day walk which was

inspirational for their interest in the

environment. All the swimming certificates

were given out to all the students who all

throughout the week of intensive swimming

either at the pool or beach had certainly

improved. Thanks to the representatives from

the NRL who after the assembly gave out NRL

footballs to all students in Year 2-6 and books

and certificates to K-1.

It is with much regret to let you all know, that I

will be unable to attend all the end of year

celebrations next week as I need to return to

Victoria as I have had the passing of a very

close relative. I want to take this opportunity to

thank all the staff, students, family and

community for your support this year and I am

very proud of our achievements in

2015. Thanks to all the staff that are leaving;

Anna, Mel, Inekia, Tim, Kurt and Tom for your

contributions to the students, staff and

community. We wish you well in your future

career paths. I wish everybody a happy,

relaxing, safe holiday break. Enjoy!

Gillian Stuart

Principal’s Column

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Teamwork Respect Responsibility Honesty

Important Dates

Gillian Stuart—Principal

Indo Corner

“Move forward with

optimism and

growth, and realise

your future with

hope, courage and

determination”. Anonymous

Term 4|Week 10|11th December 2015

Canteen Roster

Week 11

Monday

14/12

CLOSED

Wednesday

16/12

CLOSED

Bekerja di mana? (works where?)

Term 4 2015

Monday 14/12/15

Presentation Night 5.30-7pm

Tuesday 15/12/15

Year 6 Farewell Club Scotts

Wednesday 16/12/15

Last day of term for students

Guru bekerja di sekolah (a teacher works in a school)

Dokter bekerja di rumah sakit (a doctor works in a hospital)

Pendeta bekerja di gereja (a priest works in a church)

Polisi bekerja di kantor polisi (a policeman works at a police station)

Tukang masak bekerja di rumah makan (a cook works in a restaurant)

Pelayan bekerja di toko (a shop assistant works in a shop)

Term 1 2016

Thursday 28/01/16

Students return to school

Weekly round up

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Gold and Silver day was a great

success. The gold students with the

staff who now have the qualifications of Surf Bronze medallion, had

the opportunity to participate in supervised swimming and beach

activities. These included beach walking, a sand sculpture

competition, fitness, swimming and flags. The students who had

already participated in the surf safety week 8, had the opportunity

to use the surf paddle boards as one their activities. Thanks to Cath

O’Donnell, Peter and Ralph from the surf club who helped supervise our students.

The silver students had water activities with Pak Roy at school and enjoyed

themselves. All students then had a lunch of pizza made by the local

bakery which was very delicious. Then the afternoon was relaxed with a

variety of choices of movie, games and a cool ice cup to finish off a great

day. Thanks to all the staff for your input and Jenny Medica for coming

along to lend a hand.

What a week of activities and celebration. Starting with two students from the

Year 6 class, stepping up to experience what it is like being Principal for a Day.

Hollie and Ashley did a great job which involved them from sorting out issues in the Yarning Circle with students, to

arranging calendar events for 2016 and everything in between. They were a great help and I have been more than

impressed in their interest and level of involvement that has occurred throughout this week with the follow up after last

Friday. Mrs Stuart.

“The 4th of December is Principal for a day. Last term the whole of 4/5/6 wrote a speech saying why they think they

or someone else should be Principal for a day we all read them to Mrs Stuart and Mr Johnson.

Mrs Stuart approved our speeches and the winners were Hollie Wicks and Ashley

Williams it was announced at Monday morning assembly. Thank you”. Hollie Wicks

“On the 3rd of December, The year six’s went to Macksville high school for their

transitions to high school. It was really fun; they went into different classes such as HSIE,

Drama, Food Tech and Indonesian.

At ten past three we all went to the cola area and got picked up by our parents or got on

different buses. Thank you”. Ashley Williams

The Kindys and the mums for 2016 had a great time at the Teddy Bears Picnic, which was in the playground down near

the beach. There were lots of favourite toys which included lots of animals and bikes. The students and the families had

an opportunity to meet and greet the new Kindy teacher Bettina Core. Thanks to all the families who came along a great

time was had by all.

Principal for a day

Teddy Bears Picnic—Kindy 2016

Gold/Silver Day

Parent Information -reminders

Presentation Night

Our Presentation night will be on Monday 14th of December and will start at

6pm on the basketball court.

Year 6 Farewell Dinner—Tuesday 15th December

The Year 6 Farewell dinner at Club Scotts will start at 6pm. Year 5 waiters are to

arrive at 5.30pm wearing black and white clothing ie. white shirt and black

bottoms. Cost for Year 5 students will be $5 each and they are to be collected

by their parents at 9pm. It should be a fantastic night and a great celebration of

Year 6s achievements!

Library Books

Library books are now overdue. If your child still has library books, please return

as soon as possible. Thank you.

Canteen

The canteen will be closed for lunch orders next Monday and Wednesday.

However Lilly and Hollie will be selling ice cups and quelch sticks at lunchtime

on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Ice cups are $1 and quelch sticks are

50c each.

Links

School website:

http://www.scottshead-

p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

School facebook page:

https://

www.facebook.com/

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Bronze Medallion

Congratulations to our

staff Peter Johnson, Roy

Mitchell, Annie Baxter and

Mel Daly who on Sunday

after many weeks and

hours of training have

been successful in gaining their Surf Bronze Medallion.

Thanks to the Local Macksville Scotts Head Surf club

members Peter, Cath, Bill and David who have so kindly

volunteered their time and expertise to guide us through

the training.

Library books

are now

overdue

Climate Change March

A few students walked in the Climate Change March last

weekend. A great link to the nations rising interest in

Climate Change March is here. Thanks to Natasha English for

all the photos and information.

https://acf.exposure.co/peoples-climate-march?

&utm_medium=email&utm_source=acflive&utm_content=3+-

+Watch+the+video+Enjoy+the+photos+This+is&utm_campaign=PCM-final-reminder-CCL-PTW-

2015-11-26&source=PCM-final-reminder-CCL-PTW-2015-11-26

Students

receiving their

NRL footballs

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School News

P&C News The End of Year Fundraising Auction was a phenomenal success!

Not only was it a financial success, there were approximately

130 people who attended and we made just short of

$6800....yes six thousand, eight hundred dollars!

But also an ethical and environmental success.

Ethically, we involved so many people in the organisation,

running of the night, attendance and contributions that now the

wider community feel an attachment to our little school.

Everyone who wished to, had a role to play and everyone did an

amazing job!

Environmentally we used no excess plastic, shopped locally and

used biodegradable bamboo plates. The food was delicious,

music was fabulous and it all ran smoothly.

MOST OF ALL IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!

Big thanks once again to the organising committee, Libby, Tash,

Dominique, Emmy, Sandrine, Stacey and Gillian, without whom

it would never have happened! Thanks also to Richie Donovan

for his inspiring, powerful "Welcome to Country." Thanks to the

Surf Club for everything!

Massive thanks to everyone who donated the thousands of

dollars worth of prizes and of course to Michael Ettleson our

Auctioneer and to all the Bidders!

Sincerely and joyously, Gretchen Highfield, President P&C 2015.

Our Fundraising Auction was an

overwhelming success however

we could not have done it without

the generous support and

donations from the following

businesses and members of our

community.

Michael Ettelson, Way Way

Pete Lawson, Scotts Head

Mark Farnsworth, Better Garden

Solutions,

Parrish Grey, Country Glass, Scotts

Head

Sabrina’s Beauty, Macksville

Botanical Blessings, Fishermans Reach

Luxe Hair, Macksville

Lucy Shepherd, Eungai

Sandy’s Natural Therapies,

Yarrahapinni

Emmy Korn, Scotts Head

Paul Evans, Scotts Head Surf School

Neridah Blockey, Scotts Head

Geoff Harris, Bowraville Race Club

Benji’s By the Sea, Scotts Head

Ocean Street Diner, Scotts Head

Cath O’Donnell, Scotts Head

East Coast Yoga, Yarrahapinni

Paul Foley Fitness, Scotts Head

Nathan & Jo Evelyn, Scotts Head

Holiday Park

Gail English, Crescent Head

Sue & Harley Fraser, Yarrahapinni

Douglas Raines, Sydney

Grassy Head Waterslide, Grassy Head

Grassy Head Hideaway, Grassy Head

Georgia Goodall, Woollahra

Taverna 6, Grassy Head

Greg Dainty, Scotts Head

Zoe Watts, Scotts Head

Marilyn Owen, Yarrahapinni

Harold & Marjorie

Ashley, Nambucca Heads

Viand Offerings, Macksville

Grassy Head Farm, Grassy Head

Star Hotel, Macksville

April Miller, Scotts Head

Dom & Amin Servais, Eungai

Harriets Gourmet Foods, Macksville

Plan Australia

Kindling Bakery, Grassy Head

East Coast Yoga, Yarrahapinni

Scotts Head Holiday Park

Living With Nature, Scotts Head

Macksville Vet Clinic, Macksville

Stuarts Point Pharmacy, Stuarts Point

Stuarts Point Shop, Stuarts Point

Luscious Lashes By Linda, Macksville

Jan & Russell Simmons

Peppercorn Mobile Cafe, Stuarts Point

Sandy’s Natural Healing, Yarrahapinni

Macksville Goodyear Tyre Service,

Macksville

Jenny’s Kitchen, Eungai

Macksville Antiques, Macksville

Rob Torelli Barbershop, Macksville

Karin & Rod Lamont

Split Surf’n’street, Macksville

Cafe Cha Cha, Macksville

Stuarts Point Newsagency, Stuarts

Point

Zen Health & Beauty, Nambucca Heads

Kinloch Butchery, Scotts Head

Tippany’s, Scotts Head

Scotts Head Bottle Shop, Scotts Head

Photos by Em Gentle