Flying Figtree

Term 3, Week 10

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

TO YOU...

Serena Erler, Kieran Michlmayr,

Eva Bonacina, Elizabeth Pirie,

Khye Forrester, Chevy O’Connor,

Zoe Pascoe, Isabel Walshe-Smith,

Kaylee Monkman and Lily Zhu.

Superstars: Congratulations to the following

Bronze Superstar student:

Max Atsas

Congratulations to the following

Silver Superstar students:

Isabel Burnes, Eva Davey,

Nash Ferguson, Macey Synott,

Jai Demertzis, Marwa Maulaie

and Chelsea Jones

Congratulations to the following

Gold Superstar students:

Samuel Buffett, Fatoum Maulaie,

Ellie Placek, Angelina Petrovska

and Isabelle Bush

Superstars will be awarded at the

Wednesday assembly on 11th October.

Term 4

WEEK 1

Mon

9/10 First day of Term 4 (Staff and Students)

Fri

13/10 Dance Troupe @ 8am

WEEK 2

Mon

16-

27/10

Swim Scheme

Fri

20/10 Dance Troupe @ 8am

School Safety and

Security Hotline:

1300 363 778

WEEK 3

Wed

25/10 School Performance Assembly

Fri

20/10 Dance Troupe @ 8am

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From

the desk of the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Friends,

Jump Rope For Heart On Tuesday, we held our Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. It was a fantastic

day as we were able to raise funds for a very worthy cause, the Heart

Foundation. Our school goal was to raise $2000. We exceeded our

expectations, raising just over $3500. We would like to thank Miss Sharpe and

Miss Lysandrou for their outstanding organisation of this event.

School Planning 2018—2020

As you would be aware, over the past three years we have been focusing

on our school’s three strategic directions; creating tomorrow’s leaders,

learners and citizens. We are now in the process of planning for our new

three year plan for 2018-2020 and are beginning to look at what our new

three strategic directions could be. For all of you who came to our Literacy

and Numeracy Week festivities, you have already been a part of this

planning process as you would have filled out a survey giving us very

valuable feedback about your thoughts on our school. We are going to

continue to invite our school community to be a part of this planning process

in Term 4 as your input is crucial when making decisions about the future

directions for our school.

Farewell Miss Robinson Unfortunately, today is Miss Robinson’s last day with 1/2B. Miss Robinson is an

intern from the University of Wollongong and she has been teaching the

students of 1/2B for the past six weeks. She has been an amazing and

valuable contribution to our staff and she will be missed. We wish Miss

Robinson all the very best in her future teaching career.

Responsible Pet Program Today, our K-2 students have participated in the Responsible Pet Program.

This was a great opportunity for our students to learn about how to be safe

when coming into contact with animals. They loved meeting Gerard the dog

and demonstrating how they can pat him safely.

Happy Holidays! It is rather hard to believe that we are now at the end of Term 3 and are

getting ready for all of the end of year fun. It has been yet another busy and

productive term in all of our classrooms. Holidays are a great time for all to

rest and rejuvenate, ready for the next term of powerful learning. Please

make sure you enjoy this time with your families and remain safe. We want to

see all of our Figtree Heights families back in wonderful health, with no

broken bones. Please also remember the holidays are busy times on our

roads and the importance of road safety reminders for your children.

Have a wonderful and relaxing holiday break!

Warm Regards,

Miss Emily Corcoran Relieving Principal

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Susan Pettitt Visit

Congratulations

Alby has made the Illawarra under

11 cricket side. Congratulations

Alby, what an outstanding

achievement.

Community News

Please note: S/S= selected students only

FHPS Canteen

The Canteen is open for Lunch

orders

Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Don’t forget to use our HEALTHY

Canteen!

What When

Term 1 & 2 Payments S/S OVERDUE

Stage 3 Camp S/S OVERDUE

Stage 2 Camp S/S 20th October

What is Due and When?

Monday Simon Pratt & Margaret Burnes

Wednesday Julie Jones & Brooke Bridge

Friday Denise Bridgement & Margaret Cheney

School Safety and

Security Hotline:

1300 363 778

P & C News