Principalrsquos News - Simone Champion
The Bay News 5 J U L Y 2 0 1 8 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
234 Empire Bay Drive EMPIRE BAY NSW 2257 Phone 4369 1796 Email empirebay-pschooldetnsweduau
Dear Parents and Carers
As the term draws to a close I would like to sincerely thank the students for their sustained efforts as
safe responsible and respectful learners and hope that their school experience so far this year has
been a special time for them to remember I also acknowledge the outstanding work and dedication of
our caring and skilled teachers and staff who provide the students with a rich dynamic and engaging
education
Central Coast Dance Festival
Congratulations to our senior girls who performed their dance on Monday night at the Central Coast
Dance Festival at Laycock Street Theatre It was a special experience for all involved and an absolute
pleasure to watch The girls were a standout on the night and did the Empire Bay Public School
community very proud Congratulations to you all and to Mrs Jones for their efforts in enabling such a
positive experience for our students
NAIDOC Week
Celebrations are well underway A number of ongoing in-class and school activities have been occurring
during this week to celebrate Aboriginal culture Well done to our Aboriginal Education committee for
their outstanding work in providing the students with such a vast range of engaging educational
experiences
Reports
Congratulations to our students for their efforts in learning to date this year Semester 1 progress
reports were sent home on Monday If additional reports are required please contact the school office
If you wish to meet with your teacher please be sure to organise a time
Enrol for Kindergarten 2019
It is that time of year when we start processing enrolments for Kindergarten 2019 If you have a child or
know someone with a child who will start Kinder in 2019 it is time to collect an enrolment package
from the school
Finally sincere thanks are extended to parents and carers for reinforcing our school values at home
and for your efforts in working collaboratively with the staff and myself to support the students to be
their best over the term Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday I look forward to welcoming the
students back to school following the holidays on Tuesday 24th July
S C H O O L
C A L E N D A R
July 6 Crazy Hair Day Gold coin donation July 8-15 NAIDOC Week TERM 3
4th August Bush Dance 4ndash 7 pm All Welcome Education Week 6thmdash10th Aug Book Fair 7th August Grandparents Day
10th August School Athletics Carnival
PampC NEWS
CMPS PampC Association plays an active role at Central Mangrove As well as raising additional funds to
assist with school activities and Uniform Shop the PampC can have a say in everything from traffic safety
problems bullying enrolment issues school transport testing procedures improved curricula school
funding teacher performance student support services libraries amp information technology student coun-
selling and wellbeing to mention just a few topics
Your PampC association can assist in making a difference to how your child is educated and help them enjoy
their time at school resulting in better performance in and out of the class room Research has shown that
students whose parents are involved in their school (via their PampCs) perform better academically and so-
cially
Scripture News
Welcome back Hope everyone had a great holiday This year we a pleased to announce that our PampC meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month (excluding holidays) with alternative daynight meetings Our First Meeting for this year will be Tuesday 20th February 700pm in Cooinda Attending PampC meetings are a great way of finding out what is happening within your childrsquos school It is also a great way to make new friends and to be a part of our wonderful school community We hope to see many more new faces with our new alternative times Our first event for the year is a School Disco to be held on Tuesday 20 March keep an eye out for further details in the next coming weeks We have an exciting calendar of events for the students as well as parentscarers to participate in such as Easter Raffle - Motherrsquos Day Stall amp Raffle - Bush Dance -Fatherrsquos Day Stall amp Raffle -MuftiCrazy Hair Day Camel Calendars - Christmas Raffle If you have any ideas contacts etc or would like an issue raised at a PampC meeting please email the PampC on ebpspcgmailcomau
P A G E 2 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
NETBALL
Last Friday the Girls Netball Team played Round 4 of the PSSA Knockout here at school against Umina PS It was fantastic to have a home crowd cheering us on The teams defence was strong as well as their attacking skills The girls worked really well as a team representing our schools values of Be Respectful Congratulations to the girls who won the game 24-5 and will go on to play the next round of the Knockout Competition
Mrs Dempsey
T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
P A G E 2
Central Coast Councilrsquos Bookmobile will visit our
school from 230pm to 315pm on the following
dates
9 August
23 August
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Focus
Data Based Respecting Others
Respecting your peers in class and in the playground
Respecting others opinions
Respect your teacher librarian teacher and any visiting teacher
Following your teachers instructions
Treat others how you would like to be treated
Being aware of personal space
Please reinforce the above expectation at home with
your child
KIDZ SHEDmdashCan you Help
The Kidz Shed needs electricity
Do we have anyone in our school community with an excavator who can assist us with digging a trench
We also need someone who has the capacity to cut concrete There is a small amount of concrete needed to be
removed for the cabling too
If you can assist us please ring the office and we will pass your details onto Mrs Cooper
Thank you
P A G E 3 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
P A G E 3
Central Coast Councilrsquos Bookmobile will visit our
school from 230pm to 315pm on the following
dates
9 August
23 August
NAIDOC Celebrations at Empire Bay School
Performances by Lucas Proudfoot (Circular Rhythm) and Troy Allen (Wadjiny) will be conducted
at our school on June 26 and 29
Workers of the Week
Week 9
Week 10
KA Emilia C Sam M Ben S Aya K
KL Leo S Ryan R Gwen S Orla N
KM Nevaeh N-G Rosie A Darcy W Sienna Z
KS Zoe C Charlie S Willa M Peyton M
1C Nina P Hayley S Zoe W Finn H
1L Grace H Noah M Indianna C Finn S
1W Ava B Jake H Gemma L Kyra D
2C River McM Lachlan F Hugh K Kai S
2H Brydee NS Leo W Holly G Ayla S
2S Tiayah W Hayne M Thomas B Isabella D
3J Liam H Lucy M
3SB Ryland W Indylee S
4D Amelie R Marley C
4M Oliver B Madilyn M
5B Jade D Grace D
5M Layla P Anna C
6D Cooper A Talia R
6H Jimmy S Chloe E
6M Toby S Charley B
Library Lily D Anna C Mia S Brooke L
Education Week Awards
Term 3 Week 3
CM1
Elise Excellent Independent Writing
Max Fantastic Independent Writing
CM2
George Outstanding commitment to
learning
Sienna Always being ready to help
others
CM3
Drew Outstanding school citizenship
Payton A hardworking attitude which
has led to improvement in all
key learning areas
P A G E 4 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 P A G E 4
P A G E 5 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
P A G E 5
CANTEEN NEWS
PampC NEWS
Get active - Try this at home Sock Tails Equipment 2 long socks per person How to play
1 Everyone tucks 2 socks into their pants so that they hang out like tails
2 Everyone is in and has to try and steal otherrsquos lsquotailsrsquo If you steal a lsquotailrsquo tuck it into your pants and keep trying to steal more If all your lsquotailsrsquo have been stolen you are NOT out just keep trying to steal more
Lunch Orders mdash The canteen ladies have requested that all students place their lunch orders in before 9am at the canteen
in order to ensure all orders are ready for 11am Thank you for your assistance
Volunteers Wanted - Anyone wishing to volunteer in Term 3 (for even just one hour in the mornings) come and see us in
the canteen
FLEXISCHOOLS ON-LINE Ordering - It will take the hassle out of lunch orders With Flexi Schools you wonrsquot be looking
for paper bags or change for your lunch orders anymore You can place your orders at your own convenience Go online and check out the website wwwflexischoolscomau Go cashless with your childrenrsquos lunch orders Why not give it a
Thank you to all parents and carers who completed our Canteen Survey this survey is now closed and we will
be analysing responses over the holidays There will be changes to some items on the school canteen menu
for Term 3 so that the Canteen is in line with the School Healthy Canteen Guidelines but please note that
some changes will be made over time
Another change to the canteen is lunch orders which are to be handed into the canteen first thing in the morning directly to the canteen Parents can also submit orders via wwwflexischools Crazy Hair Day is this Friday 6th July (last day of term) participation is just a gold coin donation The SRC will
SCHOOL BANKING
Volunteers are needed to assist with the school banking procedures on a Thursday morning
All training is provided with a smile and any help is greatly appreciated
P A G E 6 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
P A G E 6
Community News
PampC NEWS
CMPS PampC Association plays an active role at Central Mangrove As well as raising additional funds to
assist with school activities and Uniform Shop the PampC can have a say in everything from traffic safety
problems bullying enrolment issues school transport testing procedures improved curricula school
funding teacher performance student support services libraries amp information technology student coun-
selling and wellbeing to mention just a few topics
Your PampC association can assist in making a difference to how your child is educated and help them enjoy
their time at school resulting in better performance in and out of the class room Research has shown that
students whose parents are involved in their school (via their PampCs) perform better academically and so-
cially
Scripture News
Welcome back Hope everyone had a great holiday This year we a pleased to announce that our PampC meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month (excluding holidays) with alternative daynight meetings Our First Meeting for this year will be Tuesday 20th February 700pm in Cooinda Attending PampC meetings are a great way of finding out what is happening within your childrsquos school It is also a great way to make new friends and to be a part of our wonderful school community We hope to see many more new faces with our new alternative times Our first event for the year is a School Disco to be held on Tuesday 20 March keep an eye out for further details in the next coming weeks We have an exciting calendar of events for the students as well as parentscarers to participate in such as Easter Raffle - Motherrsquos Day Stall amp Raffle - Bush Dance -Fatherrsquos Day Stall amp Raffle -MuftiCrazy Hair Day Camel Calendars - Christmas Raffle If you have any ideas contacts etc or would like an issue raised at a PampC meeting please email the PampC on ebpspcgmailcomau
P A G E 2 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
NETBALL
Last Friday the Girls Netball Team played Round 4 of the PSSA Knockout here at school against Umina PS It was fantastic to have a home crowd cheering us on The teams defence was strong as well as their attacking skills The girls worked really well as a team representing our schools values of Be Respectful Congratulations to the girls who won the game 24-5 and will go on to play the next round of the Knockout Competition
Mrs Dempsey
T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
P A G E 2
Central Coast Councilrsquos Bookmobile will visit our
school from 230pm to 315pm on the following
dates
9 August
23 August
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Focus
Data Based Respecting Others
Respecting your peers in class and in the playground
Respecting others opinions
Respect your teacher librarian teacher and any visiting teacher
Following your teachers instructions
Treat others how you would like to be treated
Being aware of personal space
Please reinforce the above expectation at home with
your child
KIDZ SHEDmdashCan you Help
The Kidz Shed needs electricity
Do we have anyone in our school community with an excavator who can assist us with digging a trench
We also need someone who has the capacity to cut concrete There is a small amount of concrete needed to be
removed for the cabling too
If you can assist us please ring the office and we will pass your details onto Mrs Cooper
Thank you
P A G E 3 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
P A G E 3
Central Coast Councilrsquos Bookmobile will visit our
school from 230pm to 315pm on the following
dates
9 August
23 August
NAIDOC Celebrations at Empire Bay School
Performances by Lucas Proudfoot (Circular Rhythm) and Troy Allen (Wadjiny) will be conducted
at our school on June 26 and 29
Workers of the Week
Week 9
Week 10
KA Emilia C Sam M Ben S Aya K
KL Leo S Ryan R Gwen S Orla N
KM Nevaeh N-G Rosie A Darcy W Sienna Z
KS Zoe C Charlie S Willa M Peyton M
1C Nina P Hayley S Zoe W Finn H
1L Grace H Noah M Indianna C Finn S
1W Ava B Jake H Gemma L Kyra D
2C River McM Lachlan F Hugh K Kai S
2H Brydee NS Leo W Holly G Ayla S
2S Tiayah W Hayne M Thomas B Isabella D
3J Liam H Lucy M
3SB Ryland W Indylee S
4D Amelie R Marley C
4M Oliver B Madilyn M
5B Jade D Grace D
5M Layla P Anna C
6D Cooper A Talia R
6H Jimmy S Chloe E
6M Toby S Charley B
Library Lily D Anna C Mia S Brooke L
Education Week Awards
Term 3 Week 3
CM1
Elise Excellent Independent Writing
Max Fantastic Independent Writing
CM2
George Outstanding commitment to
learning
Sienna Always being ready to help
others
CM3
Drew Outstanding school citizenship
Payton A hardworking attitude which
has led to improvement in all
key learning areas
P A G E 4 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 P A G E 4
P A G E 5 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
P A G E 5
CANTEEN NEWS
PampC NEWS
Get active - Try this at home Sock Tails Equipment 2 long socks per person How to play
1 Everyone tucks 2 socks into their pants so that they hang out like tails
2 Everyone is in and has to try and steal otherrsquos lsquotailsrsquo If you steal a lsquotailrsquo tuck it into your pants and keep trying to steal more If all your lsquotailsrsquo have been stolen you are NOT out just keep trying to steal more
Lunch Orders mdash The canteen ladies have requested that all students place their lunch orders in before 9am at the canteen
in order to ensure all orders are ready for 11am Thank you for your assistance
Volunteers Wanted - Anyone wishing to volunteer in Term 3 (for even just one hour in the mornings) come and see us in
the canteen
FLEXISCHOOLS ON-LINE Ordering - It will take the hassle out of lunch orders With Flexi Schools you wonrsquot be looking
for paper bags or change for your lunch orders anymore You can place your orders at your own convenience Go online and check out the website wwwflexischoolscomau Go cashless with your childrenrsquos lunch orders Why not give it a
Thank you to all parents and carers who completed our Canteen Survey this survey is now closed and we will
be analysing responses over the holidays There will be changes to some items on the school canteen menu
for Term 3 so that the Canteen is in line with the School Healthy Canteen Guidelines but please note that
some changes will be made over time
Another change to the canteen is lunch orders which are to be handed into the canteen first thing in the morning directly to the canteen Parents can also submit orders via wwwflexischools Crazy Hair Day is this Friday 6th July (last day of term) participation is just a gold coin donation The SRC will
SCHOOL BANKING
Volunteers are needed to assist with the school banking procedures on a Thursday morning
All training is provided with a smile and any help is greatly appreciated
P A G E 6 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
P A G E 6
Community News
P A G E 3 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
P A G E 3
Central Coast Councilrsquos Bookmobile will visit our
school from 230pm to 315pm on the following
dates
9 August
23 August
NAIDOC Celebrations at Empire Bay School
Performances by Lucas Proudfoot (Circular Rhythm) and Troy Allen (Wadjiny) will be conducted
at our school on June 26 and 29
Workers of the Week
Week 9
Week 10
KA Emilia C Sam M Ben S Aya K
KL Leo S Ryan R Gwen S Orla N
KM Nevaeh N-G Rosie A Darcy W Sienna Z
KS Zoe C Charlie S Willa M Peyton M
1C Nina P Hayley S Zoe W Finn H
1L Grace H Noah M Indianna C Finn S
1W Ava B Jake H Gemma L Kyra D
2C River McM Lachlan F Hugh K Kai S
2H Brydee NS Leo W Holly G Ayla S
2S Tiayah W Hayne M Thomas B Isabella D
3J Liam H Lucy M
3SB Ryland W Indylee S
4D Amelie R Marley C
4M Oliver B Madilyn M
5B Jade D Grace D
5M Layla P Anna C
6D Cooper A Talia R
6H Jimmy S Chloe E
6M Toby S Charley B
Library Lily D Anna C Mia S Brooke L
Education Week Awards
Term 3 Week 3
CM1
Elise Excellent Independent Writing
Max Fantastic Independent Writing
CM2
George Outstanding commitment to
learning
Sienna Always being ready to help
others
CM3
Drew Outstanding school citizenship
Payton A hardworking attitude which
has led to improvement in all
key learning areas
P A G E 4 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 P A G E 4
P A G E 5 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
P A G E 5
CANTEEN NEWS
PampC NEWS
Get active - Try this at home Sock Tails Equipment 2 long socks per person How to play
1 Everyone tucks 2 socks into their pants so that they hang out like tails
2 Everyone is in and has to try and steal otherrsquos lsquotailsrsquo If you steal a lsquotailrsquo tuck it into your pants and keep trying to steal more If all your lsquotailsrsquo have been stolen you are NOT out just keep trying to steal more
Lunch Orders mdash The canteen ladies have requested that all students place their lunch orders in before 9am at the canteen
in order to ensure all orders are ready for 11am Thank you for your assistance
Volunteers Wanted - Anyone wishing to volunteer in Term 3 (for even just one hour in the mornings) come and see us in
the canteen
FLEXISCHOOLS ON-LINE Ordering - It will take the hassle out of lunch orders With Flexi Schools you wonrsquot be looking
for paper bags or change for your lunch orders anymore You can place your orders at your own convenience Go online and check out the website wwwflexischoolscomau Go cashless with your childrenrsquos lunch orders Why not give it a
Thank you to all parents and carers who completed our Canteen Survey this survey is now closed and we will
be analysing responses over the holidays There will be changes to some items on the school canteen menu
for Term 3 so that the Canteen is in line with the School Healthy Canteen Guidelines but please note that
some changes will be made over time
Another change to the canteen is lunch orders which are to be handed into the canteen first thing in the morning directly to the canteen Parents can also submit orders via wwwflexischools Crazy Hair Day is this Friday 6th July (last day of term) participation is just a gold coin donation The SRC will
SCHOOL BANKING
Volunteers are needed to assist with the school banking procedures on a Thursday morning
All training is provided with a smile and any help is greatly appreciated
P A G E 6 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
P A G E 6
Community News
Education Week Awards
Term 3 Week 3
CM1
Elise Excellent Independent Writing
Max Fantastic Independent Writing
CM2
George Outstanding commitment to
learning
Sienna Always being ready to help
others
CM3
Drew Outstanding school citizenship
Payton A hardworking attitude which
has led to improvement in all
key learning areas
P A G E 4 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 P A G E 4
P A G E 5 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
P A G E 5
CANTEEN NEWS
PampC NEWS
Get active - Try this at home Sock Tails Equipment 2 long socks per person How to play
1 Everyone tucks 2 socks into their pants so that they hang out like tails
2 Everyone is in and has to try and steal otherrsquos lsquotailsrsquo If you steal a lsquotailrsquo tuck it into your pants and keep trying to steal more If all your lsquotailsrsquo have been stolen you are NOT out just keep trying to steal more
Lunch Orders mdash The canteen ladies have requested that all students place their lunch orders in before 9am at the canteen
in order to ensure all orders are ready for 11am Thank you for your assistance
Volunteers Wanted - Anyone wishing to volunteer in Term 3 (for even just one hour in the mornings) come and see us in
the canteen
FLEXISCHOOLS ON-LINE Ordering - It will take the hassle out of lunch orders With Flexi Schools you wonrsquot be looking
for paper bags or change for your lunch orders anymore You can place your orders at your own convenience Go online and check out the website wwwflexischoolscomau Go cashless with your childrenrsquos lunch orders Why not give it a
Thank you to all parents and carers who completed our Canteen Survey this survey is now closed and we will
be analysing responses over the holidays There will be changes to some items on the school canteen menu
for Term 3 so that the Canteen is in line with the School Healthy Canteen Guidelines but please note that
some changes will be made over time
Another change to the canteen is lunch orders which are to be handed into the canteen first thing in the morning directly to the canteen Parents can also submit orders via wwwflexischools Crazy Hair Day is this Friday 6th July (last day of term) participation is just a gold coin donation The SRC will
SCHOOL BANKING
Volunteers are needed to assist with the school banking procedures on a Thursday morning
All training is provided with a smile and any help is greatly appreciated
P A G E 6 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
P A G E 6
Community News
P A G E 5 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
P A G E 5
CANTEEN NEWS
PampC NEWS
Get active - Try this at home Sock Tails Equipment 2 long socks per person How to play
1 Everyone tucks 2 socks into their pants so that they hang out like tails
2 Everyone is in and has to try and steal otherrsquos lsquotailsrsquo If you steal a lsquotailrsquo tuck it into your pants and keep trying to steal more If all your lsquotailsrsquo have been stolen you are NOT out just keep trying to steal more
Lunch Orders mdash The canteen ladies have requested that all students place their lunch orders in before 9am at the canteen
in order to ensure all orders are ready for 11am Thank you for your assistance
Volunteers Wanted - Anyone wishing to volunteer in Term 3 (for even just one hour in the mornings) come and see us in
the canteen
FLEXISCHOOLS ON-LINE Ordering - It will take the hassle out of lunch orders With Flexi Schools you wonrsquot be looking
for paper bags or change for your lunch orders anymore You can place your orders at your own convenience Go online and check out the website wwwflexischoolscomau Go cashless with your childrenrsquos lunch orders Why not give it a
Thank you to all parents and carers who completed our Canteen Survey this survey is now closed and we will
be analysing responses over the holidays There will be changes to some items on the school canteen menu
for Term 3 so that the Canteen is in line with the School Healthy Canteen Guidelines but please note that
some changes will be made over time
Another change to the canteen is lunch orders which are to be handed into the canteen first thing in the morning directly to the canteen Parents can also submit orders via wwwflexischools Crazy Hair Day is this Friday 6th July (last day of term) participation is just a gold coin donation The SRC will
SCHOOL BANKING
Volunteers are needed to assist with the school banking procedures on a Thursday morning
All training is provided with a smile and any help is greatly appreciated
P A G E 6 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0 T E R M 2 W E E K 1 0
P A G E 6
Community News