Dear Parents

Our staff members are much sort after due to their

great skills and talents. Congratulations to Brooke

Farnsworth who has been successful in gaining a

regional position as an Assistant Principal in Learning

and Support, three days a week starting this week.

Thanks to Brooke for her outstanding contribution to

our students, staff and our community. We will miss the

great zest that she brought to our school. We wish her

all the very best for the future.

I’d like to welcome back Bu Nik from maternity leave.

Bu Nik will be working Thursday and Fridays.

Congratulations to all our students who have made it

through to the Mid North Coast Athletics carnival this

Friday. We wish them all the best and are so proud of

their energy to get this far. With our school focus on

wellbeing around fitness we have got more students

competing than we have had in previous years. Thanks

to all the parents in advance for supporting our

students by continually driving them to all the

competitions.

Keep your fingers crossed, as this Saturday night our

school WAVES program is up for a NSW State Surf Club

award. Thanks to Jason and Cath O'Donnell and Peter

Ross who will be representing the Macksville-Scotts

Head SLSC and our school at the award night held in

Sydney.

Thanks to everyone for the support at the Opening of

the Bush Tucker Track that occurred on Friday, a great

community event. Find included is a letter from Luke

Hartsuyker MP who sent his apologies on the day. We

had representatives from various local government and

non government services and local community

groups. The opening was started with a great

song from the Year 3/4 class “My Island Home”, under

the musical guidance of Bu Ani. A welcome was

delivered by Uncle Gary Williams from the Muurrbay

Language Centre, then a traditional Gumbaynggirr song

was sung beautifully by Michael Jarrett. Stephen

Donovan then played the didgeridoo with passion and

pride, before his Uncle Richie Donavan, then

introduced his son Clayton Donavan who then did

a fantastic, cooking demo using Bush Tucker. The

elders and guests then shared morning tea. A huge

thank you to Jill Ashley and the TAFE Midday Munchies

Catering service for the delicious catering. A great

occasion where many great community members were

honoured for their involvement in the vision of the

Gumbaynggirr pathway of knowledge.

Thanks to all the staff and parents who helped make

the day a huge success. Thanks to the students from

Melville HS under the supervision of Emily King, who

were using their filming talents to document the day

with a future film that can be shared and experienced

by all that could not come along on the day.

Presently I am taking some Long Service Leave so I

can support my family in Victoria. The school is in

great hands under the leadership of Bu Ani.

Thanks for all for your support.

Gillian Stuart

Principal’s Column

Scotts Head Public School - 21 Vernon Street, Scotts Head NSW 2447

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Teamwork Respect Responsibility Honesty

Important Dates

Gillian Stuart—Principal

Indo Corner

“While we try to

teach our children

all about life, our

children teach us

what life is all

about”

Anon

Term 3|Week 4|9th August 2016

Clothing

Pakaian musim dingin - Winter clothing

Jaket - jacket

Celana panjang - pants

Celana jin - jeans

Selendang - scarf

Sepatu - shoes

Kaus kaki - socks

Sarung tangan - gloves

Pakaian musim panas - Summer clothing

Kaos - t-shirt

Kaos dalam - singlet

Celana pendek - shorts

Rok - skirt

Baju renang - swimmers

Topi - hat

Kaca mata ­ (sun)glasses

Principal Awards Honesty Congratulations to Chloe, Wulaaran, Bridie and Callum

Term 3 2016

Wednesday 10/08/16

P&C Meeting 4.30pm

Friday 12/08/16

MNC/Zone Athletics

Monday 22/08/16

School Photos

Friday 26/08/16

Yarrahapinni Festival

Friday 02/09/16

Book Fair/ Grandparents Day

Canteen Roster

Week 4

MON 8/8 Sandrine

WED 10/8 Karin

Week 5

MON 15/8 Gretchen

WED 17/8 TBA

Weekly round up

Scotts Head Public School - 21 Vernon Street, Scotts Head NSW 2447

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On Wednesday the 3rd August, Dane

Certificate the Magician came to our school.

He performed many tricks, some of them

were pulling a rabbit out of a bag, making

doves appear, finding coins behind the

kindergarten kids ears and metal ring tricks.

It was entertaining. Some students were

lucky enough to hold the animals. By Zach

It was fantastic to see someone amaze and bewilder

the students and staff with original tricks and illusions.

The looks on the kids faces was brilliant. By Pak Roy

He was amazing and I loved how tricky the doves were.

By Zaki

I couldn't believe my eyes. Like how does he do that

stuff. By Peyton

I liked when the ball came out of the case. By Cobie

Dane Certificate the Magician

In Kindergarten this term we are learning and

investigating a new concept called 'Paddock to Plate’

with the key question,

"What do we know about where our food comes from

and how it gets to us from farms and factories?"

Last week we investigated the journey of flour. Beginning

from a crop of wheat to being processed in different

ways for different purposes. We learnt that flour makes

bread, pasta, pastry, cakes, scones, this list goes on!

Last Tuesday we fired up the wood fire pizza oven and made delicious

damper and banana bread using white flour and whole wheat flour. It was

a great success! Just the thing to do on a brisk winters day!

This week we are learning about the journey of milk!

Budding Scientists in Kindergarten are

cooking up a treat!

Dane the Magician delivered a

spell binding performance! From

the beginning to the end of his

magic show, he held his audience

captivated and entertained with a

variety amazing magic tricks.

Beautiful coloured doves appeared

from nowhere, a very cute fluffy

rabbit made the children smile,

endless string coming out of

Dane's mouth, "How does he do

that?" were the whispers from

audience as they were completely

bewildered and astonished by his

incredible tricks! A wonderful

experience for young and old!

Bu Bettina

Parent Information -reminders

Scotts Head Public School - 21 Vernon Street, Scotts Head NSW 2447

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Indonesian Independence Day

Next Wednesday, 17th August is Indonesian Independence Day. Our school will be

celebrating with a flag-raising ceremony, song and a range of activities in class on

Thursday, 18th August. Students are asked to wear red and white (colours of the

Indonesian flag) and to bring in a gold coin donation which will go towards helping

our adopted orangutan, Bunga.

School Photos

School photos will be held on Monday 22nd August. Order forms went home last

week, please make sure orders are returned before photo day.

Year 4/5/6 Excursion to Coffs Adventure Centre

Families paying by instalment, the final payment is due by

Friday 12th August.

Shoe boxes

For a class activity we need cardboard shoe boxes

donated to the school.

Book Fair / Grandparents Day

Our annual Book Fair and Grandparents Day will be held on Friday 2nd September.

Students will have a chance to dress up as their favourite book character on the

day. More information to come in the next few weeks.

Lunch Boxes

Please ensure your child has enough food for the entire day. Many students are

eating all their food at lunchtime and have nothing left for recess. Please ask your

child if they need extra food in their lunch boxes.

Water Bottles

Please make sure your child brings their water bottle to school to ensure they

hydrate themselves through the day.

Links

School website:

http://www.scottshead-

p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

School facebook

page:

https://www.facebook.com/

scottsheadpublicschool?

fref=ts

Skoolbag Application:

Search “Scotts Head Public

School” in the app store.

8.30am Morning

Supervision (in

Start

School

9.00am

9.00am until

11.00am

Morning Session

(Crunch and Sip)

11.00am Lunch

11.50—1.30

pm

Middle Session

1.30 pm Recess

2.00pm-3pm Afternoon Session

Bell Times

Remember to send in a

note if your child is

absent from school.

After 7 days, the system

automatically records as

an “Unexplained

Absence”.

P&C Meeting in the

LLLCC—Tomorrow at

4.30pm

(rescheduled from last

week due to weather)

Hello Scotts Head community,

The past six years at SHPS have been a wonderful experience

and getting to know the students and families has been a

highlight of my career. The independence and kindness of the

SHPS kids is something to be proud of as a community.

Thanks to Gillian, Angie and the rest of the staff for the

friendship, support and laughs throughout the years. I have

begun a new position as a relieving Assistant Principal until

the end of 2016 but please make sure that you save me a

seat at the Year 6 Farewell and Presentation Day! Bu Brooke

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Weekly round up

The Official Opening of the Bush Tucker Track

Education Week—Opening of the Bush Tucker Track and NAIDOC Celebrations

Scotts Head Public School on Friday was host for a strong and united community to celebrate the opening of their Bush

Tucker Track.

From the initial smoking ceremony and traditional Gumbaynggirr songs to the heartfelt vibrations resonating through the

sound of the timeless didgeridoo Scotts Head school’s heart beat strong, loud and proud. A large crowd watched Richie

Donovan introduce his son Clayton, an internationally renowned chef and delightedly watch a cooking demo in his “pop-

up” kitchen. Elders and guests enjoyed a morning tea made by TAFE students. Our school students along with students

from St Marys, Bowraville Central, Medlow, Kempsey High School and Macksville High School participated in cultural

activities. The cultural activities which were engaging , authentic and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The activities included

Steve Donovan—didge and dancing, Mark Flanders—Bush Tucker Track, Nelli/Wayne—art and environment, games on the

oval with Pak Roy and Gumbaynggirr singing and language with Mila and Bu Bibi.

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Weekly round up

Letter from

Luke

Hartsuyker

MP

regarding

the Bush

Tucker Track

opening.

Kinder dress-ups

FOR SALE

Gurruuja the Whale

Screen-printed Calico

bags

$5.00 each

Thank you to everyone who bought one of our beautifully

screen-printed calico bags, printed by our students.

We still have a few left, see the office if you would like to

purchase one.

Email Gillian received regarding

the Bush Tucker Track:

Hi Gillian,

Congratulations on today

I am sorry I was unable to attend

but all reports have been

outstanding

Great work

Cheers

Mark

Mark Werner

Macksville High School

Scotts Head Public School - 21 Vernon Street, Scotts Head NSW 2447

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Community News

Stuarts Point Little Athletics at Buz

Brazel Oval, Scotts Head.

4.15pm Friday’s. Rego and

information night 5th August (or

rego online). Competition starts

Friday 12th August. Any questions,

contact Samantha: 0432 327301.

Lifetime Connect Playgroup

Scotts Head

Eddie will be presenting the ‘Small Talk

Program’ during Term 3.

Wednesday 10th

August

Playdough with Pipe cleaners/

shapes/cutters

Ball Rolling Painting

Cubby House- Indoors

Pink Bounce Dogs

Wooden Train Set

Coloured Small Balls in shell

Home Corner/Book Corner/

Dress Up’s

Wednesday 17th

August

Dentist Guest Speaker

A3 Tooth Brush Painting

A5 Tooth Threading

Basket Ball Hoop

Soccer Set

Wooden Tap Tap

Wooden Blocks

Home Corner/Book Corner/Dress Up’s

Playgroup Routine

10am-10:55am – Planned Activities

10:55am-11am – Wash Hands

11am – 11:15am – Morning Tea

11:15am – 11:35am – Free Play

11:35am – 11:45am – Pack Away

11:45am – 12noon – Group Time

12noon – Home Time