PRINCIPAL’S NEWS

Dear Parents, What a fantastic day we had at the pool on Friday. Congratulations to Mr Clifford for all his organisation, the parents who assisted and the students for their level of participation and sportsmanship. There is a detailed report of the results further on in the newsletter and we wish the children going to the Northern Rivers Carnival all the best. The PSSA levy is to be paid in cash to Mr Clifford, not via Quickstream as it goes to the PSSA. We have our first P&C meeting tonight in the staff room at 6pm. We hope to see lots of parents there as it is a great way to be involved in your child’s education. The P&C provide many valuable resources to our school, including 12 new ipads which are ready to be used. The uniform committee has done a great job with the changes to the uniform. The students are looking very smart and comfortable and I think you would agree that the sports shirt is very striking. Our new hats should be here in the next few weeks. We would like to thank the Lion’s Club for their kind donation of $950. This will be used for a subscription to PM readers which will give the students in Year1 who have an ipad and internet connection at

home access to 200 books on line. You would have noticed on last week’s newsletter an attached flyer in regards to school attendance. The Department of Education and Communities has made some changes to its attendance policy and in line with this we now have Late Arrival/ Early Leave passes in the front office which need to be filled out when your child is late or leaves before 3 pm. This assists teachers with roll marking. If your child is absent from school please either ring the school, email or provide a written absence note. It would also be appreciated if you could update your emergency contacts if circumstances have changed as it makes it much easier for our office staff when a child is sick, misses the bus etc. Enjoy the rest of your week. Debbie Woods Relieving Principal

YAMBA PUBLIC SCHOOL RESPECT: LEARN IT, EARN IT, SHOW IT.

Date 10/02/15

1502

“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” ― Oscar Wilde

CANTEEN ROSTER

FEBRUARY

WED 11th - M. Ridgway THURS 12th - K. Austin FRI 13th - Lou Johnson MON 16th - Pat Craigie TUES 17TH - W. Burke

Our next P&C Meeting will be held TONIGHT, 10th February at 6pm in the staffroom. We invite all parents including new parents

to attend our meetings.

Lou Johnson President

PLEASE REFER TO THE NEW 2015 CANTEEN MENU PRICES WHEN

ORDERING YOUR CHILD’S LUNCH. THERE HAVE BEEN SOME PRICE

INCREASES SINCE 2014. The canteen can no longer supply plastic spoon/forks for food brought

from home. If your child brings yoghurt or custard etc. from home please make sure they have their

own spoon.

SCHOOL BANKER’S

DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR BANK BOOKS ON

WEDNESDAY.

OPENING HOURS

Wednesday 3.15 - 5.30pm Thursday 3.30 - 6.00pm

Friday 3.30 - 5.00pm

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NIGEL O’NEILL

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 YAMBA BREAKERS FOOTBALL CLUB  

FOOTBALL A fun sport for both girls and boys from age 5 up. 

 2015 FOOTBALL SEASON 

  Registrations are now open for this season.   If you are interested in playing, please register now on‐line:  Register now at www.myfootballclub.com.au  Players must be registered and paid up in full before they play. Late registrations will not be guaranteed a place in over‐subscribed teams. If you have any queries at all, please contact us at: yamba.fc@gmail.com  Or post a question on our Yamba Football Club Facebook Page. Fees for 2015: Small Sided 5/7 yrs ‐ $90.00 Juniors 8‐11 yrs ‐ $120.00 Juniors 12‐16 yrs ‐ $150.00 

 Thankyou for supporting our club. 

  Thankyou to the 

Yamba Golf and Country Club for ongoing support to us as major sponsors since 2010.

School Swimming Carnival REPORT

Last Friday Yamba PS held their annual swimming carnival. Children from year 2 to year 6 took part. It was great to see so many children taking part in the 50m events.

The day was very successful and Mr Clifford would like to thank all the teachers and parents who assisted on the day and the families and friends who came to cheer on the

children during the day. Overall, Stingrays were the champion house with Whales and Dolphins filling the minor placings. The age champions were; Sienna & Gus Gilbert (Junior Champions), Carissa

Miltiadou & Toby Campbell (11years Champions) and Zahri Berry & Jay Adams (12 years Champions).

A team has been chosen to represent Yamba at the Northern Rivers Carnival to be held in Lismore on Thursday 26th of February. A reminder that permission notes plus the $5

levy is to be paid to Mr Clifford by 23.2.15. Finally, congratulations to everyone for your co-operation and participation on the day!

YAMBA PUBLIC SCHOOL GARDEN

Our canteen supervisor, Mrs Coulter

was delighted to receive cherry tomatoes from our school garden this

week. The tomatoes were used in healthy salads and on sandwiches. If you would like to volunteer to help in

our school garden program please contact Mrs Gould or Mrs Eke. The

garden would benefit from regular care and maintenance.

Commemorating Sorry Day

To Help commemorate Sorry Day, Yamba Museum will be having a

small acknowledgement of the ‘Stolen Generation’ this Friday 13th

February. Parents, children and community are welcome to attend at

3pm at the Yamba Museum. 4E have been involved in doing a

display.

SPORT TERM 1

As usual the year is starts off very busy in Term 1 with sports. NORTHERN RIVERS Selection trials will take part in cricket, tennis, basketball , boys & girls AFL and soccer, rugby league and hockey. Children with well developed skills and knowledge of the game in years 5 & 6 have the opportunity to be chosen. ONLY exceptionally skilled Year 4 students can take part. Remember, if your child is selected in the trials and is unable to attend it is up to YOU to let the convenor know THANKYOU! SCHOOL CARNIVALS By now we have held our annual swimming carnival and children are moving on to the Northern Rivers carnival. Please ensure that notes and money are returned to Mr Clifford A.S.A.P. GALA DAYS This year ALL children from Years 5 & 6 are expected to take part as they form part of our weekly sports program. This term girls and boys from 5&6 will take part in AFL - Paul Kelly Cup. FRIDAY SPORTS In Stage 3 (Years 5&6) children will be doing AFL, basketball and touch this term. Our school looks forward to ALL parents supporting our sporting program which encourages participation, fun, skills and above all fitness. BEHAVIOUR Remember, if your child’s behaviour is unacceptable at school they will be ineligible to represent our school.

The Yamba Junior Buccaneers Rugby Union Club will be holding a sign-on day to kick off the 2015 season on Saturday the 14/2/15 from 10am - 12pm. All juniors welcome.

If you have any questions you can contact Marnie Clark on 0407713670 or email yambajuniorbuccaneers@gmail.com

CLARENCE VALLEY PHYSICAL CULTURE CLUB

For girls 5 years to Ladies

Yamba Public School Hall classes Start: Tues 10th Feb Enquiries and Enrolments:

contact: Janet Lloyd 66462390/

0407 147 808

ONLINE PAYMENTS NOW AVAILABLE AT YAMBA PUBLIC SCHOOL

We have launched a new online payment portal linked to the school’s website to make it easier for you to pay for school related expenses.. This is a secure payment page hosted by Westpac. What expenses can be paid online? Voluntary School Contributions Excursions Sport (excluding PSSA) Creative and Practical Arts Sales to Students When? This payment method will go live on 2nd February, 2015. How? Log onto the school site at www.yamba-p.schools.nsw.edu.au. Click on “Make a Payment” and follow the prompts to make a payment via Visa or Mastercard.

HEAD LICE

There have been reports of head lice within the

school. We ask that you check your child’s head for

signs of lice and treat appropriately. Head lice

are highly contagious so it is wise to treat all

members of the family. Thank you for your

assistance in this matter.

Tennis lessons re-commence @

Yamba Pool courts on Thursday 5th Feb @ 3.30pm. Ages from 5

yrs & up. Cost is $95/term (8 wks).

Racquets are available for use & purchase on

the day. Any queries please

don't hesitate to call Alan on 0416016775.

Yours in tennis, Alan Jurd (Head Coach LCTA).

Tuesday 10th and 17th Lower Clarence Netball Association is holding Presentive team tryouts.

Try outs will be at the Maclean courts both weeks. Make note of the allocated times for different age groups. 12's warm up 4:00, try outs commence 4:15

13's warm up 4:15, try outs commence 4:45

14's warm up 4:45, try outs commence5:15

15's warm up 5:15, try outs commence 5:45 You must bring a completed Rep Nomination Form, signed by your parent / guardian. Forms will be available on the day please arrive early to complete this Enquiries call Liz Sumner on 0488533464 Please be ready to play Netball: no earrings, jewellery, hair up & appropriate shoes.

BREAKERS NETBALL SIGN ON

St James School, Friday 6th Feb 2.45 – 3.30pm

Yamba Public School, Wed 11th Feb 3.00 - 3.45pm

Yamba Rugby Oval, Sat Feb 14th 9-11am

Comp Starts: Sat 14 March Cost: 8-10 years old $100, 11-17yo $120, 18+ $130 (if paid prior 21/2) Contact: Leah 0405 209 593

Registrations for season 2015 now open! Registrations for all North Coast Football players is open this week. These days, registrations are taken online at www.myfootballclub.com.au, however, most clubs have sign on days at their local ground or a shopping centre so players can meet their coaches or buy socks etc.

Regards, Terry Allen Marketing & Communications M: 0401 961 889 T: (02) 6651 2159 F: (02) 6651 5570 109 West High Street, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 media@northcoastfootball.com.au

www.northcoastfootball.com.au

Twitter - @nthcoastfball

HOWZAT.............! Brushgrove Cricket Club Juniors ‘Come and Try Day’

UPDATE: Great Free Cricket Posters and other giveaways plus you can test your skills on a bowling machine. Brushgrove Cricket Club’s is looking for junior cricket players (Boys and Girls) under 12 (as of 1st September) to come join it’s come-back team into the Lower Clarence Cricket Associations 2015/16 competition. We are holding a come and try day on the 21st February

2015 at Brushgrove Oval from 10am to Midday. The morning will be full of fun and action with plenty of cricket. Most home games and ALL training will be in Maclean at Wherrett

Park Please contact Brendan James 02 6645 5312 - 0408 924020 handyman@macleannsw.com for more information and/or join our facebook page @ Brushgrove Cricket Club Juniors.

PARENTS & CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION

Meets—Second Tuesday of each month. PRESIDENT Lou Johnson

CANTEEN SUPERVISOR Julie Coulter Angourie Road YAMBA NSW 2464

Telephone (02) 66462420 * Fax (02) 66461578 Email: yamba-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.yamba-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

RELIEVING PRINCIPAL Debbie Woods

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS Ian Clifford Mark White

Belinda Vidler Mikylla Cook

SCHOOL CAPTAINS Zahri Berry Jay Adams

Ph: 66461750

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SCHOOL UNIFORMS

Phone orders and delivery to Yamba available!

Clare’s Place Hair Studio 6 Palm Terrace, Yamba

6646 1214 Open Tuesday – Saturday

by appointment only.

All hair services available including facial waxing and tinting. Competitive prices. Reliable and personal.

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