‘Endeavour to Excel’ ‘Excellence, Opportunity, Success’ 121 PACIFIC HIGHWAY, OURIMBAH 2258 PHONE: 4362 1033 FAX: 4362 2531 Email : ourimbah-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website : www.ourimbah-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

‘Communicating with our Caring Community’ muse Emu

Wednesday, 14th November 2018

DATES TO REMEMBER RELIEVING PRINCIPALS MESSAGE

STAFF AND STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Congratulations to the Year 6 student Leadership Team. They represented Ourimbah Public School with pride on Wednesday, 7th November at Niagara Park Public School, sharing their leadership journey and involvement with community. A big thank you to Mrs Emma Elsey for supporting the group and helping to put together the presentation. Congratulations to the choir who also performed on the night and a big thank you to Miss Adams for all her hard work with the choir. A big thank you to Mrs Lauren Kenny, Miss Jakie Adams, Miss Sally Brown and Miss Sarah Gordge for their organisation of the Kinder Orientation program. The last two weeks have been a wonderful success and it is lovely to see our 2019 Kinder students enjoying themselves at ‘big school’. YEAR 6 MYUNA BAY EXCURSION A reminder that all centre based online medical forms for Myuna Bay need to be filled out by Friday, 16th November. If you have any questions about camp please contact me on 4362 1033. ATTENDANCE Attendance letters will be coming home next week. A reminder that these letters are being sent home, regardless of whether the absences were explained or unexplained. They are used as form of communication to make you aware of how much time your child has had away from school. We understand that students get sick and at times there are events that prevent them from attending school. Attendance at school is compulsory, parents have a responsibility to send their children to

DATE EVENT 14 November P&C Meeting – 7pm in staffroom 14 November Yr 2 Swimming – ongoing 16 November Band Workshop – Wyong Race Club

16 November

Kindergarten Transition Visit (children only) Orange Group – 9.15 am – 10.45 am Purple Group – 11.45 am –12.45 pm

17 November P&C Bush Christmas Photos 10am-4pm

19 November Canteen Closed 20 November Canteen Closed 21 November Stage 3 League Tag Gala Day 21 November Yr 2 Swimming – last week

23 November

Kindergarten Transition Visit Both Purple & Orange Groups together 9.15 – 10.45 am Picnic Morning Tea 11 -11.30 am (children & parents attend both)

26 November Canteen Closed 27 November Canteen Closed 28 November P&C Disco – Black & White Theme 29 November Book Club due 6 December Carols on the Bus 11 December K-2 Presentation Assembly 12 December 3-6 Presentation Assembly

school and we have a duty of care to monitor attendance. Letters are for the following reasons: • are below 85% attendance for the term • are below 85% attendance for the year • have regular unexplained or unjustified partial

absences These letters are just to keep you informed about your child’s attendance patterns at school. If your child’s attendance continues to decrease, doesn’t improve or the school becomes concerned about the amount of time away, the school may contact you for a formal meeting. If you have any questions or concerns about the attendance of your child please contact the school and make an appointment to see me. Your understanding and assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated. 2019 SCHOOL OFFICIAL ELECTIONS Congratulations to all those students who have nominated themselves to be a school official for 2019. Speeches will be held on Friday, 16th November at 1.30 pm. This is a student only event and all of Year 2 to 6 will attend. Nominees are to make sure that their speech has been checked by Mrs Wakelin or their class teacher before Friday. The qualities that we are looking for in our 2019 School Officials include:

• Sportsmanship • Wears correct school uniform • Caring and empathetic towards others • Cooperative and a team player • Respectful and responsible • Unselfishness • Thoughtfulness of the rights of others • Punctuality • Courtesy • Neatness in Appearance • Honesty, to self and to others –

truthfulness • Courage • Pride in self, home, school and

community • Kindness and helpfulness to others • Cheerful personality • Self-control • Interest in school activities • Worthiness to represent the school on all

occasions.

It would be expected that each of the nominees have consistently demonstrated the above qualities. Good luck to all students choosing to participate. If parents have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Mrs Wakelin on 4362 1033. Have a great week. Nicki Wakelin - Relieving Principal CLASSROOM EFFORT & BEHAVIOUR POINTSCORE Week 4 – Winning House – Kangaroos Kangaroos – 20 Platypus – 19.5 Koalas – 15.5 Emus - 13 Week 5 – Winning House – Platypus Platypus – 28 Kangaroos – 25.5 Koalas – 25 Emus – 21.5 CLASSROOM AWARDS K-2 Week 4 – Mia I, Seth S KA; Cooper W, Mia A KL; Tobias W, Abbey M 1/2A; Isobella W, Daken D 1/2AM; Niamh-Scout S, Indianna M 1/2GS; Flynn W, Lily H 1/2N; Molly R, Harper C 2 M; Emily N, Liam W Library. Week 5 – Matilda G, Jacob H KA; Holly H, Nate E KL; Jasper D, Holly T K/1B; Chantel C, Zach T 1/2A; Ruby B 1/2AM; Charlotte R, Micah L 1/2GS; Sophia D, Cooper H 1/2N; Sienna R, Harper C 2M. CLASSROOM AWARDS 3-6 Week 4 – Aerlin T, 3M; Oliver J, Neo C 3/4A; Ella T, Ethan W 3/4M; Oliver M, Michael D 4/5B; Eddie G, William D 5/6E; Nathan C, Allissa B 5/6ES; Rhiannon F, Tevita L 5/6F; Taya W, Bryson S 5/6K; Charlie L, Heidi W Library. Week 5 – Mariah J 3M; Dana M, Aila B 3/4A; Lara R, Shayla R 3/4M; Neesa D, Lilly M 4/5B; Charlotte R, James A 5/6E; Byron S, Jordyn P 5/6ES; Brayden F, Chloe M 5/6F; Olivia C, Lockey I 5/6K; Hamish P, Maya H Library. CORE VALUES This fortnight we are focusing on the core value of ‘Respect’.

OURIMBAH PUBLIC SCHOOL VALUES

RESPECT

Treating yourself and others with equal consideration, acceptance and courtesy

• Treating others how you would like to be treated.

• Talking politely and always say please, thank you and excuse me.

• Respecting the rights of others. • Respecting other people’s property. • Listening when someone else is talking. • Considering others and not just yourself. • Being polite to visiting teachers and

other adults. • Listening to the teacher and doing what

you are asked.

PARENT HELPER MORNING TEA Our annual Parent Helper Morning Tea will be held on Tuesday, 27th November 2018. If you have assisted with any activities run by the school this year, please come and join us at 11.00 am in the staff room. We appreciate all of your contributions and look forward to seeing you there. 2018 PRESENTATION DAYS K-2 ANNUAL PRESENTATION The K-2 Annual Presentation Assembly will take place on Tuesday, 11th December beginning at 9.30 am. K-2 students will receive their annual class awards. Parents of award winners and class officials will be invited to the Presentation Assembly. Unfortunately, we are severely restricted by the size of our hall and can only accommodate prize winners and their parents. If you receive a letter advising that your child is an award recipient, please reply so that we can be sure that you have received the invitation. YEARS 3-6 ANNUAL PRESENTATION DAY Our Primary Presentation Day this year will be held on Wednesday, 12th December. On this day many of our Year 3-6 students will receive a variety of awards for class, band, music, sport etc. The induction of our 2019 School Officials will also take place at this assembly. The assembly will begin at 9.30 am. Unfortunately, we are severely restricted by the size of our hall and can only accommodate prize winners and their parents. If you receive a letter advising that your child is an award recipient, please reply so that we can be sure that you have received the invitation. PAYMENTS DUE NOW

• Year 6 Camp Payments The balance of $280.00 can now be paid by instalments or in full.

UNI NSW MATHLETICS COMPETITION The pleasing results for our last University of New South Wales Mathletics Competition are as follows: Distinctions: Amethyst D, Minh N, David M. Credits: Henry P, Liam M, William M, Minh Long N, Pheonix M, Juliette H, Taya W. Merits: Liam D, Keira E, Pheobe M, Charlie L. Well done to all those who participated. Mrs Bowd.

BOOK CLUB Issue 8 of Book Club is due back at school by Thursday, 29th November. Credit card orders can be made online via LOOP or cash/cheque orders to be sent to the office by the due date.

P&C NEWS UNIFORM SHOP Operating Hours – Mondays & Thursdays The opening hours for the uniform shop are as follows:

Mondays 8.30 am - 9.15 am Thursdays 2.30 pm - 3.15 pm Online ordering via flexischools.com.au and eftpos are available in the Uniform Shop. Order forms are also available from the office with an option to make arrangements for collecting/paying at the canteen or from the uniform shop. P&C UP COMING EVENTS

P&C CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

P&C BUSH CHRISTMAS PHOTOS Ourimbah Public School P&C Bush Christmas Photos are on again in 2018. Come and have your family Christmas photo taken with Santa in the lovely surrounds of our school. Santa will be visiting the school from 10 am – 4 pm on Saturday, 17 November. Please save this date and see attached order form below.

P&C MEETING TONIGHT AT 7 PM Please join us for our last meeting for the year tonight Wednesday, 14th November at 7pm in the staff room for a very short meeting and nibbles to celebrate a great year! See agenda below.

The After School Klub (TASK) TASK is the new Outside School Hours Care provider at Ourimbah Public School. Don’t forget to enrol with TASK before sending your children to After School Care.

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