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Albion Park Rail Public School Box 1, Albion Park NSW 2527 Gow Street, Albion Park Rail phone: 42 561 287 fax: 42 571 912 email: [email protected] www.albionpkr-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Messages From Your Principal Helping Children To Learn Well Term 4 Week 8 2016 Dear Parents, Families and School Community As the end of the year draws nearer, we like to celebrate a few traditions here at Albion Park Rail Public School. We like to say ‘Thank You” to all our volunteers who come along and help in many ways to make our school run as smoothly as it does. On Monday 5 th December the staff have invited our volunteers to a Thankyou Morning Tea. We couldn’t do it without you, and hope you are back next year! Please come along and join us on Thursday 8th December at 5.30pm for our Carols By Glowstick extravaganza. We will have lots of singing, a barbeque and of course Santa to entertain us. The show will go on rain, hail or shine. Hopefully shine!! Our Whole School Award Assembly on Monday 12 th December celebrates students’ achievement, excellence and progress throughout 2016. The Assembly commences at 11.30am. It would be lovely to see as many parents as possible attend the assembly to join in the celebrations. Yearly school reports will go home on this date. We will celebrate the end of the primary years of schooling for all our Year 6 students with a special Year 6 Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday 13th December, commencing at 9.30am. Please come along and join with us, as we farewell our most senior students. Uniform Shop A big thank you to our uniform shop volunteers, Lisa and Anne, who have had a busy couple of weeks selling our school uniform to the new Kinders for 2017. At the beginning of next year each student will be given a new school hat to wear at school every day. The choices will be the school surf hat or the bucket variety. We have a No Hat - No Play policy. So to ensure your child gets to enjoy our fabulous playground, please ensure they are wearing the school black hat. Canteen We have amazing canteen staff who open every school day of the year - thank you to Sophie and Chanel our awesome Canteen supervisors, our P&C Canteen committee and volunteers who ensure we serve lots of healthy food options every single day for our hungry students and staff! T H E R A I L N E W S https://www.facebook.com/#!/AlbionParkRailPublicSchool Thursday 8th December: Salaries Broadcast Meeting On Thursday 8th December the teachers of this school will be involved in a simulcast broadcast meeting run by the NSW Teachers’ Federation. It is expected that this will disrupt the school for the first hour on that morning. It is expected that minimal supervision will be available but normal classes will not resume until around 10am. A further note will go home explaining the situation.

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Albion Park Rail Public School Box 1, Albion Park NSW 2527

Gow Street, Albion Park Rail phone: 42 561 287 fax: 42 571 912

email: [email protected] www.albionpkr-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Messages From Your Principal

Helping Children To Learn Well Term 4 Week 8 2016

Dear Parents, Families and School Community

As the end of the year draws nearer, we like to celebrate a few traditions here at Albion Park Rail

Public School. We like to say ‘Thank You” to all our volunteers who come along and help in many

ways to make our school run as smoothly as it does. On Monday 5th December the staff have invited

our volunteers to a Thankyou Morning Tea. We couldn’t do it without you, and hope you are back

next year!

Please come along and join us on Thursday 8th December at 5.30pm for our Carols By Glowstick

extravaganza. We will have lots of singing, a barbeque and of course Santa to entertain us. The show

will go on rain, hail or shine. Hopefully shine!!

Our Whole School Award Assembly on Monday 12th December celebrates students’ achievement,

excellence and progress throughout 2016. The Assembly commences at 11.30am. It would be lovely to

see as many parents as possible attend the assembly to join in the celebrations. Yearly school reports

will go home on this date.

We will celebrate the end of the primary years of schooling for all our Year 6 students with a special

Year 6 Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday 13th December, commencing at 9.30am. Please come

along and join with us, as we farewell our most senior students.

Uniform Shop

A big thank you to our uniform shop volunteers, Lisa and Anne, who have had a busy couple of weeks

selling our school uniform to the new Kinders for 2017. At the beginning of next year each student will

be given a new school hat to wear at school every day. The choices will be the school surf hat or the

bucket variety. We have a No Hat - No Play policy. So to ensure your child gets to enjoy our fabulous

playground, please ensure they are wearing the school black hat.

Canteen

We have amazing canteen staff who open every school day of the year - thank you to Sophie and

Chanel our awesome Canteen supervisors, our P&C Canteen committee and volunteers who ensure we

serve lots of healthy food options every single day for our hungry students and staff!

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Thursday 8th December: Salaries Broadcast Meeting

On Thursday 8th December the teachers of this school will be involved in a simulcast broadcast

meeting run by the NSW Teachers’ Federation. It is expected that this will disrupt the school for

the first hour on that morning. It is expected that minimal supervision will be available but normal

classes will not resume until around 10am. A further note will go home explaining the situation.

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Does cartoon violence make kids more aggressive?

Lots of parents question the violence in many of today's cartoons and video games, but many of us grew up

watching cartoons where violence was also a key ingredient. What does the research indicate about exposure of

our kids to violence?

Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/technology/using-technology/does-cartoon-violence-make-kids-

more-aggressive

Choosing a book for your child

What makes a good book for young kids? Usually anything that they want to read. Resist the desire to choose

only books that you read as a child. Good books teach kids things subtly while still telling a great story.

Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/english/my-book-club/what-makes-a-

good-book-for-young-kids

Fiona Flannery

Principal

Important Messages

Message from the Principal, continued...

Sports Update

Congratulations to all the students who completed the School Swimming and Water Safety Program last

week! The students did a fantastic job over the two weeks and made huge improvements. It is important that they

make the most of the warm weather over the holidays to practice what they’ve learnt in preparation for the

School Swimming Carnival on February 14th 2017.

Year 6 Fundraiser

Don’t forget our Ice-Cream Spider day is coming up. On Wednesday 7th December our Year 6 students will

be selling ice-cream spiders at lunchtime for $3 ($2.50 if you provide your own cup). There will also be a

guessing competition on the day for 20c a guess. The money raised will go towards the Year 6 end of year gift to

the school.

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Upcoming Events - Term 4 and 2017 Week 9

5th Dec Volunteer Thank You Moring Tea @ 11am

6th Dec Year 6 High School Orientation Day @

OFHS

Yrs 3 & 4 visit Warrigal Care for Carols

P&C Uniform Shop open 8.30am to 9.15am

P&C Student Banking with Commonwealth Bank

7th Dec Ice Cream Spider Day $3

Kindy to Yr 2 visit Warrigal Care for Carols

MALPA Graduation for our Indigenous

students

8th Dec 9am-10am Industrial Action

Yrs 5 & 6 visit Warrigal Care for Carols

Whole School Assembly @ 2pm -

Gold Awards

Carols By Glowlight from 5.30pm

9th Dec APR Star Gold Award lunch & disco

P&C Xmas Party @ 6.30pm @ The Oaks

Reports go home

Week 10

12th Dec Whole School End of Year Assembly @

11.30am

13th Dec Yr 6 Graduation Assembly @ 9.30am

Yr 6 Medallion reward recess with families

@ 11am

Yr 6 Farewell @ Ravensthorpe @ 5.30pm P&C Uniform Shop open 8.30am to 9.15am

P&C Student Banking with Commonwealth Bank

14th Dec Big Day In/Out

15th Dec

16th Dec LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS

Week 11

19th Dec Staff Development Day 1

20th Dec Staff Development Day 2

2017 Term 1

Week 1

Fri 27th Jan Staff Development Day - Pupil Free

Day

Week 2

30th Jan ALL students commence school including

Kindergarten 31st Jan

1st Feb

2nd Feb

3rd Feb

Week 3

6th Feb Meet The Teacher BarBQ

7th Feb

8th Feb

9th Feb

10th Feb

Week 4

13th Feb

14th Feb School Swimming Carnival @ AP Pool

15th Feb

16th Feb

17th Feb

Week 5 Shoalhaven Heads Camp Week

20th Feb Stage 3 Camp Day 1

21st Feb Stage 3 Camp Day 2

22nd Feb Stage 3 Camp Day 3

Stage 2 Camp Day 1

23rd Feb Stage 2 Camp Day 2

24th Feb Stage 2 Camp Day 3

Week 6

27th Feb

28th Feb

1st Mar

2nd Mar Paul Kelly AFL Cup @ Albion Oval

3rd Mar

Week 7

6th Mar

7th Mar

8th Mar

9th Mar

10th Mar

Week 8

13th Mar

14th Mar

15th Mar

16th Mar

17th Mar School Cross Country

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Bronze Awards

Kye T KD Emily 12M Matthew L 56L Teliah D

2-6C

Brock H

KC

Albany P

34M

Kiara P

56N

Krystal D

Aiden H Calais D Gabrielle P Connyr H

Evan P

12M

Shakria M 34K Taj H

K-6M

Sienna B

Jett P James S 34H Clay S Selina E

Cameron

APR Star Awards - Bronze & Silver

Silver Awards

Maia - Jane K KD Shaney Lee C

2C

Cohen C

34M

Makayla V 56T

Jorja M

KC

Kyesha H Kurtice H Tyson F

Brock H Darcy C Cooper L Mataja P

Aiden H Jett K Seth N

Jasmyne K

1H

Jye O Sebastion S Rhyce B

Abby P Ta P Ryan H 34H Darcy R K-6L

Indi S Allyra K

34M

Shakria M Maddison S

2-6C

Zane M Keleisha T Linkin D 34K

Avalon B

Ashton B

12M

Mikayla W Ally B Amy Lee A

Nate L Jerikye B Jaida K

56L

Selina A

Nikki F Lyric B Tyson S Grace H

Alyia S Sebastian W Keana D Christopher M

Jyson B Charleigh B Jayden H Kwayde B

Lucas F Grace H Tara R 56N

Evan P Jacob A Cheyanne T

David P

Whole School Assembly

Our next Assembly is on Thursday 8th December at 2pm. We will be applauding the efforts of our APR Start

Bronze and Silver Award recipients and celebrating with our fabulous Gold Award recipients.

We invite everyone in our school community to celebrate the amazing achievements of our students.

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APR Star Awards - Gold

Hollie B

Lola C

KD

Hunter F

1A

Jyson B

12M

KC

Kai M Christel H Roman R Lucas F

Xavier M Summer N Cooper W Brock L

Talia B Brock B Mia B David P

Sophie D Tory B Emilee K Mason R

Kaitlyn N Alan C Kaitlyn H

1H

Oscar W

Mikaila P Jay-D K Elani P Mackenzie B

Nikilena S Kobi K Charli S Jessica G

Cooper B Sam R Aiden P Amelia A

2C

Brock H Sophie B Peter T Shaylee B

Dean M Marley K Lexie A Gyan B

Jamie P Chloe S

1A

Dylan F Sheena C

Lucus T Maddison S Ella M

12M

Elizabeth G

Tye W Kye A Bianca P Tiana K

AJ W Lujayus B Eloise S Annabella P

Olivia J Chelsea B Ashton B Dakota S

Xavier C Mackenzie C Isaac D Mia S

Kai M Emmi H Nate L Star T

Xavier M Neisha N Nikki F Felix C

Lachlan M

KD

Taylor S Lexy G Heath D

Deklan S Tettalia S Samantha L Chayse F

Lucius T Shai’e T Tiana N Micah N

Lily B Makayla T Cassie P Cooper P

Clare B Braden F Alyia S Leon P

Noah R K-6M

Charlie C

K-6L

Angel J

2-6M

Maddison P

2-6M Ethan G Ryan M Lachy H Jessy D

Cheyenne S

2-6C

Marcus E Chelsea D Tameka A

Grace H Thomas B Taj W

Sophie H Jarmilley D

Congratulations to the 190 students who will receive their APR Gold Award at our Whole School Assembly on

Thursday 8th December at 2pm. That means 60% of our students are consistently working and behaving at

levels way above school expectations! What an awesome achievement!

These students will be further rewarded with a sausage sizzle and disco in the Hall on Friday.

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APR Star Awards - Gold…. continued

Jayde S

56L

Eryn F

56L

Joshua G

56T

Zac B

56N

Paige D Shayla K Andrew M Bodhi L

Kip P Elisha M Talia C Brianna M

Brooke C Levi A Ashleigh S Bree S

Chelsea H Chad D Chelsea L Skye T

Cale C Scott R Sophie S Aleksa A

Tynan H Keely F

56T

Madeline D

56N

Jared F

Phillip J Hallie G Bella J

Jackson P Olvia P Zoey M

Cowan T Alex B Lucy S

Lucas B

34M

Hailey C Kiesha A

34H

Ebony B

34K

34H

Dean C Matilda G Kaiden B Jessica B

Chelsea S Tahlia T Ben B Tameka M

Kyla D Max S Benjamin B Kaelin N

Milica D

34H

Halle B Chelsea C

34K

Locke P

Kiara K Madison H Errin M Sophia S

Jorja M Kiara K Jessica K Jesse B

Azara P Scott C Kira Lee T Jaeden F

Tahnie W Jordan H Shai B Jack J

Amber C Jayden M Jarrod H

Ryan H Jake W Kareem D

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The Library has a jolly Christmas feel about it. Students have been making Christmas craft and decorating the

Library. There’s also a great display of Christmas books for all to read. Come in and see!

Library News

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Congratulations to the following 19 students who will receive their APR Star Year 6 Medallion at their Year 6

Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday 13th December at 9.30am. These senior students are amazing role models

and consistently display our school values of Achievement, Respect and Pride.

These students will be further rewarded with a special Morning Tea with their families, Mrs Flannery and invited

guests. Well done!

APR Star Awards - Year 6 Medallion

Paige D

56L

Alisha M

56L

Talia C

56T

Brianna M

56N

Kip P Levi A Ashleigh S Bree S

Eryn F Chad D Chelsea L Skye T

Shayla K Chelsea D 2-6M

Sophie S Aleksa A

Scott R Taj W Jared F

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APR STAR AWARDS POLICY

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Spotlight on 1A - Mackenzie

Mackenzie’s story about their

excursion to Kiama

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P&C Messages

P&C Xmas Dinner

Our amazing P&C members are invited to a Xmas Dinner at The Oaks on Friday 9th December at

6.30pm. Please contact the school on 42 56 12 87 if you would like to attend. The Office will forward

your details to James, our President.

P&C Commonwealth Bank Lucky Student Banker

Our Commonwealth Student Banking - lucky bankers this fortnight are: Emilee K of 1A, Aiden P of 1H, Oscar

W of 12M and Annabella P of 2C. Congratulations! They receive a Canteen Voucher.

P&C Uniform Shop - Days and Times

The Uniform Shop will now be open every Tuesday MORNING 8.30am to 9.15am.

Please remember you can always order through the Office. Orders are usually filled within 2-3 days. Purchases

can be made with cash ONLY. We do NOT have EFTPOS facilities. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Canteen Call For HELP!

Our Canteen is desperately in need of more volunteers. We mainly need helpers on Tuesdays and Fridays but any

extra help on other days would be great. We offer free lunch and bottomless tea and coffee. Please call our school

Office on 42 56 12 87 if you are available.

Canteen Roster: Term 4, Week 9

Monday

5th December

Tuesday

6th December

Wednesday

7th December

Thursday

8th December

Friday

9th December

Jacinta King

Angela Kable

Myra Burns

Anne Wiktor Sue Kirkland

Rose Nightingale

Rachel Nightingale

Rachel Wright

Rachel Currie

Canteen Roster: Term 4, Week 10

Monday

12th December

Tuesday

13th December

Wednesday

14th December

Thursday

15th December

Friday

16th December

Alana Hansen Rose Nightingale

Rachel Nightingale Yvette Brown Melissa Sivell Amy Wyer