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Dear Parents and Students,

Thank you to the many parents who came to last Friday’s Whole School

Assembly, our last for the year. Thank you also to Bronwen and the

parent helpers who assisted with the Special Lunch Day. Congratulations

to all students who received awards.

Today, end of year reports will be sent home with your child. The reports

look at the progress of your child during the second half of the year. They

act as a snapshot of where your child is at the moment in their learning.

Please take the time to read the report with your child, acknowledge their

strengths and look to see how you can assist them in any areas of difficulty.

Please be aware that an achievement level of ‘Sound’ means that the student is achieving

in a satisfactory manner. Also, attendance figures relate to days absent in the

second half of the year (not the yearly total).

If you wish to discuss the report with your class teacher, please

contact the office so that an appointment can be made.

As we move towards the end of the school year, please encourage

your child to come to school each day. Some students have a

large number of unexplained absences this year and children are

expected to attend until the final day (Friday, December 16th).

Next Thursday, we will be holding our Annual Presentation

Night in the Big Hall, beginning at 6.00pm. All students

are expected to attend in school uniform. During the day

the children will be practising their items ~ singing,

dancing and music ~ at the hall. Please complete the

permission note in this newsletter to allow your child to

go to the hall on Thursday, 15th December.

The final day of school, Friday, December 16th, will be a party day

for the children. A jumping castle has been organised, and children are

asked to bring their swimmers for some fun water activities. We will also watch a G rated

DVD movie. Children will be able to come out of uniform for the day. The P&C have

kindly offered to hold a free Special Lunch day for the children (hot dogs and fruit salad

cups).

Thank you to everyone who has assisted with the students this term.

Regards,

John Carter, Principal

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Phone: 02 4473 7210 Fax: 02 4473 7469 E-mail: centrtilba-p.admin@det.nsw.edu.au

89 Corkhill Drive Central Tilba NSW 2546

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Central Tilba

Public School

Term 4, Week 9 Wednesday

December 7th, 2011

REMINDERS Presentation

Night 15.12.11.

Permission note -

walk to hall for

rehearsals.

Free special lunch

day 16.12.11.

No uniform fun

day 16.12.11.

Friday, December

16th is the last day

of school for

students this

year .. YAY !!

KINDERGARTEN CLASS 2012 ORIENTATION DAY TOMORROW - THURSDAY - DECEMBER 8TH, 9AM-1PM.

CAROLS AT BERMAGUI

THIS FRIDAY EVENING

The Central Tilba students have been invited to join in the singing at the Bermagui

Community Carols evening on Friday, December 9th, at the Dickinson Oval (or Surf Life

Savers Club if raining), beginning at 5.30pm. Santa arrives at 7.30pm

It will be up to parents to take children to the event.

Louise will run the children through the carols at school

prior to the event. These will include ‘Away in a Manger

and ‘Three Kings Calypso’. Please let the school know if you

have any objections to your child singing these carols at

school.

Thank you .. Louise Hankinson

Please be at the hall by 5.45pm so everyone

can be seated.

Proceedings commence 6.00pm SHARP.

Please DON’T to be late. STUDENTS – PLEASE WEAR FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM.

ALL students should participate in this

important and last event of the school year.

From Nicky xx The NIT QUEEN !!!! Parents have request a repeat of this recipe for getting rid of and preventing NITS that Nicky heard on Shannon Lush’s radio show.... It was made very clear that there is no need to strip and wash bedding etc., as the NITs don't last long away from human hair. Hope this helps, BUT what most helps is if ALL parents attend to NITS and therefore reduce the contamination likelihood - but in this day and age of being politically correct - I don't think we can put that in the

newsletter without rebuff... (but we have!!)

REMOVING:

Orange juice (pure / unsweetened) - strain

Pour through hair Use a lice comb to comb through (although I use a dog grooming comb – much more sturdier for the girls thick

hair) Once every 4 days x 3 times

PREVENTION:

1 tsp tea tree oil in bath each day 1 tsp in 1 litre of water – spray bottle

before school. Also – spray hat beforehand

Hello to everyone!

As the term and year draws to a close,

I hope that each is well what with the busyness that this time of year brings.. On Friday, we once again had a wonderful Assembly, sharing the activities of our children with a great Power-Point presentation of the Canberra excursion, followed by a tremendous poem written by John

and beautifully presented by the whole Primary Class, and with further excellent poem and speech presentations, as well as awards acknowledging children’s progress!

The P&C meeting that followed Assembly covered many topics – please see the Minutes attached. If anyone has any thoughts, comments or questions that they would like to put to me on behalf of the P&C,

please don’t hesitate to contact me (Tel.: 4473 7840). As we move into our last week of the year, we look forward to another special Presentation Night,

particularly thinking of our Year 6 students in their last week of Primary School! The last day of term is set to be a fun day! Lunch will be provided by the P&C.

Looking forward to meeting together, best wishes for the week ahead,

from Nadine , P&C President

Football NSW (soccer) School Holiday Camp: 9am- 3pm on 23rd & 24th January 2012 at Gundary Oval, Moruya. Open to boys and girls aged between 5 -13 years. For more information and rego forms go to the Eurobodalla Football Association website at www.southernnswfootball.com.au/eurobo. KID’S FISHING WORKSHOP - Tuesday, December 20th. Apex Reserve Narooma. 8-14 yrs are invited to come. The day runs from 10am-2pm. Cost $40 per child. Bookings are essential. Contact Stephen Thurston at Primary Industries on 4295 1809 or 0428 245 190. JUNIOR FISHING CLINIC - Narooma sports & Gamefishing Club will be conducting a junior clinic a the clubhouse Wednesday, Jan 11th, 9.30am- 2.30pm. All tackle and lunch supplied $15 each. Bookings - phone Barry Robertson after 5pm on 4473 7367 or 0405 483 852. BEGA VALLEY CHILDREN’S CHOIR - A northern branch of the Bega Valley Children’s Choir is starting in first term 2012 led by Community Singing Leader Dan Scollay. With over ten years experience Dan brings a joyous and inclusive approach to singing. Originally from Melbourne where she has worked with a multitude of different singing groups she now leads an adult choir in Bermagui and has led the Deep River Choir for the last three years, as well as working with Four Winds on Windsong and their 2011 Inspiring program. Dan also leads a choir at Bermagui Public School. Bega Valley Children’s Choir (North). Starts Wednesday 8th February (runs during term time) 4.15pm- 5.15pm Bermagui Community Centre. $50 per term (plus $10 annual fee to become a member of the Bega Valley Chamber Orchestra for insurance purposes). For children 8 years and above. A short audition will be necessary to determine ability to pitch and the vocal range of each child. This will be conducted in a non-confrontational manner with the emotional wellbeing of the children at the forefront. Please phone Dan to choose a 10 minute audition time on the first Wednesday – 0408882668. If you live closer to Bega and would like to be a part of the children’s choir there please contact Geoffrey Badger on 6492 0518.

EUROBODALLA DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE COMMITTEE - In association with Bay City Cinemas proudly presents a fundraising screening of ’Mission Impossible’ at 7pm and ‘New Year’s Eve’ at 7.15pm, Thursday December 15th in support of White Ribbon Day Say No To Violence. The evening will start at 6.15pm. Cost $20 includes soft drink and pizza. Lucky door prizes. Enquiries phone 4474 3226. THEATRICS - Presents Jukebox on Saturday, December 10th, 2.30pm-7.30pm at Narooma High School Hall. Tickets at the door. Adults $16, children/pensioners $12. WORLD CHALLENGE BORNEO EXPEDITION 2011 UNDER 12 YEARS DISCO - Sunday, December 18th, 3.30-5.30pm, Narooma Sporting & Services Club. $8 each includes bag of chips and drink. WHAT’S ON AT K.I.S.S. The KISS Arts Festival is a blast of fun and entertainment for Kiama and it’s visitors 3rd to 15th January 2012. UNDER THE BIG TOP in Hindmarsh Park. *Circus workshops for kids 4yrs plus throughout the festival duration. A fun, healthy and confidence building activity where kids can try trapeze, acrobatics, tumbling, unicycling, hula-hoop, slapstick, juggling and clown. Enroll now for specialist classes or general circus workshops by phoning 0403 817 549. *“FOOL’S GOLD” is the K.I.S.S. Arts Festival’s headline Circus Show. Don’t miss the funniest and most spectacular part of the festival when this two hour farcical comedy show, with unbelievable stunts, plays under the big top for 14 performances only. Bring the whole family down for some laughs, or come to a 16+ version and enjoy some slightly naughtier giggles for the adults. *Harvey’s Troupe. Join Circus Monoxide’s emerging artists in an hour of circus craziness. Meet a merry band of misfits as they take you on a journey of romance and friendship through a wonderful array of circus skills. Find show times and how to buy tickets for both shows and circus workshops at www.kissartsfestival.com.au *RAY WHITE KISS STREET THEATRE FESTIVAL The streets of Kiama will be alive with culture and comedy on the 8th, 14th and 15th January for the street theatre program of the festival. Come on down to Hindmarsh Park and Black Beach and enjoy the talents of 10 world-class street theatre artists. Laugh till your tummy aches and be amazed by the abilities of these incredibly lovable entertainers. Great for the whole family and remember to bring your wallets, purses and pockets so you are able to contribute generously to the hat. *LOCAL TALENT SHINES - Every night as part of the FOOL’S GOLD show, a local act will open the second half. We have confirmed KPS band, Dance Sensations and Monoxide’s half high circus. More to be announced soon! KISS Festival is committed to sharing the limelight between professional and emerging artists… *K.I.S.S. My Arts Talent Quest will be held on the 7th and 8th January on the outdoor stage in Hindmarsh Park. The competition is open to any act from the Illawarra and we have great prizes designed to help further careers in the arts. The winner will also earn a spot on stage in the FOOL’S GOLD show on Sunday 8th January at 7pm.

*The K.I.S.S. Art Project is everyone’s chance to make their mark on the festival as we create a massive community mural throughout the festival. Watch as the fence around the tent is transformed into a piece of art. Come down and put your impressions of Kiama into paint, or just observe the great art being made by local artists and the community. Don’t miss your chance to be part of what everyone will be talking about this summer.

Community Notice Board

Please note: the NSW Department of Education and Training does not

endorse any product or service advertised in this newsletter.

Signed parent/caregiver

……………………………..…...……… Date

……...…………

Our school has recently been sent information regarding a School Chaplaincy Program. A grant of $20,000 is able to be applied for from the Federal Government to support the employment of a suitably qualified person to perform the duties of a School Chaplain for 2 days each week (such a grant would need to be ‘topped up’ by the school or P&C as the amount does not fully cover wages). The role of a School Chaplain is to ‘support school students and the wider community in a range of ways, such as helping school counsellors and staff in offering welfare services and support in cases of bereavement, family breakdown or other crisis and loss situations; providing guidance on values and ethical matters; assisting students in exploring their spirituality’ (from the School Chaplain Code of Conduct) Such a decision to apply for a School Chaplain rests not with the Principal, but the community. At last week’s P&C meeting, this idea was raised and a range of views were expressed. I would be interested in your input if you have an opinion on this matter. Please complete the questionnaire and return to school by next Tuesday, December. 13th.

I would like* / would not like* our school to apply for a School Chaplaincy grant.

* Please circle appropriate answer.

Comment (optional)

Signed ____________________ Family name _______________________________

WHOLE SCHOOL PERMISSION NOTE

PRESENTATION NIGHT REHEARSALS

I hereby give permission for my child/children ………………………………..………..

to walk to the Big Hall, Bate Street, Central Tilba on Thursday, December 15th for

the purpose of rehearsing for our Annual Presentation Night.

School Chaplaincy Program

Items from previous meeting:

Re: seatbelts in buses – Jo followed up a potential

Grant from the Federal Government - $25,000

specifically to put seatbelts into buses. While Les

from Symons Bus Service is happy for this to go

ahead, permission must first be sought from the

NSW Transport Ministry. Jo will pursue this, and

work with Les on the Grant application if

permission given to go ahead.

Re: “Special lunch day” – many thanks to Bronwen

for the great organization with her helpers of the

SLD! The children (and parents!) are enjoying the

treat of it! Bronwen suggested that for parents who

help or provide a dessert, their child will receive the

lunch order at no cost. Surplus profit will be used at

P&C’s discretion to provide a free SLD. Bronwen

will be reviewing ideas for next year.

Re: Volleyball court – John and Tuck will be

getting quotes for concreting the surface and

potential fencing.

Re: Central Tilba Cookbook refurbishment – an

entirely new look – Call for volunteers to work on

committee – will be in Newsletter.

Principal’s Report:

John provided a summary of events since the last

meeting:

I spoke at the Little Lambs Pre School Graduation

Night, resulting in another Kindergarten enrolment

for next year;

The ACT Brumbies held their second rugby union

clinic with the primary class;

Our school was visited by Waste Watchers who

spoke to the children about recycling;

We received a visit from the ALO Rod Slockee

who was great with the children and who will

return in the last week of school;

I ran the Gulaga Community of Schools Public

Speaking Day here – our children spoke very well

and we finished runners up in both divisions and

second overall to Narooma (Note – Narooma has

400 children, we have 40, final score Narooma

1080 points, Tilba 1066 points!!)

Three day excursion to Canberra for primary class

– children were very good, always a good learning

and social experience for the children. Thank you

to Denise and Linda for organisation and to Sky

Broekman for acting as parent helper;

Our school was visited by the Relieving School

Education Director last Monday who was

impressed by our students and learning programs.

It is likely (but not yet confirmed) that Bob Aston

will be our SED next year;

Year 6 held their Orientation Day at Narooma HS

yesterday (Thursday, 1st December)

Kinder 2012 half day Orientation held yesterday at

Central Tilba – 6 of 8 children attended. Another

half day next Thursday (8th December);

Entries were collected today for the Narooma

Quota Australia Day Competition.

John noted what is ahead in the coming weeks:

Week 9 – next week – Year 6 to complete their

mural and take part in their Human Sexuality PD

unit. Annual School Report for 2011 to be written

– I will be team teaching with Peter all week;

Reports to go home next Wednesday, 7th

December;

High School Presentations – 10.00am, Tuesday,

13th December – I will be attending as a guest;

Wednesday, 14th December – Last Special Lunch

Day;

Thursday, 15th December – Presentation Night, Big

Hall at 6.00pm – rehearsals during the day;

Friday, 16th December – last day for students –

party day – DVD, water slide, jumping castle!

Monday and Tuesday 19th and 20th December –

Staff Development Days – Laura and I will be

attending a Literacy in Science Day at Bermagui on

Monday and then doing our annual CPR training on

the Tuesday;

School resumes on Monday 30th January for

students. Staff to return on Friday, 27th for Staff

Development – Christina Richmond, Narooma Golf

Club will speak on Behaviour.

General Business noted by John:

John is interested in getting an idea on what parents

think about school excursions; he will be putting

out a survey requesting parent views.

SLD which was planned for 14 Dec, will be moved

to Friday 16 Dec, the last day of the year. P&C to

provide funds so that there is no cost to any student.

Proposal to swap P&C meeting and assembly times

to ensure that children have more of the day for

school activities.

Regional Arts grants are now available, and

applications need to be looked at in the next couple

of months. We need to look back over successful

grant from 2010.

Grant available for School Chaplain – John will be

providing more details about what this position

offers the school, and will be asking parents for

their views.

Regarding new parents in 2012, Tisha suggested a

morning tea in the first week of term to welcome

them to our school. P&C to hold this in the first

week of term 1. Nadine to follow up.

Presentation Night – preparations are all going

well.

Discussion regarding lowering cost of current

Cookbooks to $6.00 – motion moved by Bronwen,

seconded by Tisha.

Fran discussed a previous suggestion for

fundraising - making cards using the artwork of our

children. To follow up.

John thanked the P&C committee for their great

work.

General Business

2012 – discuss change of P&C meeting times –

1.00pm for meeting, assembly at 2.10pm.

School Environmental Management Committee

Report.

Proposal for another performance next year – Arts

Grants are available.

School Chaplaincy Program – community view?

Next meeting planned for: Friday in Term 1, 2012

NOTES FROM P&C MEETING HELD ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2nd

Present: John Carter, Nadine Hills, Matt and Bronwen Kamer, Denise Williams, Tisha Limon, Fran Ballard.

Apologies: Jo Lane, Linda Lonergan, Gail England, Christina Potts, Kathryn Garrad, Marites Challis.