Today our school celebrated Remembrance Day with two ceremonies. The bulk of the school were involved in a ceremony at the school and a smaller group of Stage 3 students and the leadership team joined with the community service at the Cenotaph.

It is important for our students to be part of such events as they are very important part of our history.

Last week we reviewed the number of parents who were able to assist with the K/1 water confidence lessons and determined that we would not have sufficient numbers to ensure safety for all concerned.

We are very keen to implement this program but in fact we are not required to do so. I have been asked why the school cannot pay staff to implement such a program and the answer is that we simply do not have the resources in terms of staff or funds.

I urge parents to continue to encourage and educate children in terms of their own safety.

Don’t forget tomorrow is our Safety Focus Day where we will be running workshops on water, farm, road, bike, stranger danger, fire and electrical safety to try and reinforce the need for children to take responsibility for their safety in the community.

Sue Belford Principal School News Swimming School/Learn to Swim *Pool Entry Fee Swim school begins on Monday. Students need to bring their swimmers, hat, sunscreen and water bottles every day. These items need to be carried to the pool in a separate

bag as their school bags stay at school.

A reminder that students need to bring $2.00 or their pool entrance ticket every day to attend.

Macintyre Horse Sports Day On Friday 7th November Jessica Keegan, Roy Duddy, Georgina Burton and Kaitlyn Bennett rode at the Macintyre Horse Sports Day in Inverell. The riders should be proud of their achievements at this event, especially with the heat.

At the end of the day, our school was awarded the Small Team Highest Point Score, Kaitlyn Bennett got Reserve Champion 10 Year Old Girl and Roy Duddy became the 11 Year Boy Champion. Roy and his horse were also awarded the Memorial Trophy Sporting Horse.

It was a great day had by all and I would like to congratulate all the participants. I would also like to thank the dedicated parents that make it possible to attend.

Elizabeth Rickets Horse Sports Co-ordinator

Our Excursion to Pioneer Village in Inverell by Bayley Tye Last Wednesday we went to the Pioneer Village in Inverell by bus and it took us about 40 minutes When we arrived at the Pioneer

Glen Innes Public School Newsletter

Term 4 - Tuesday 11th November 2014 (Week 6)

Phone: (02) 6732 2577 Website: www.gleninnes-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Upcoming Events

Weeks 7 & 8

Learn to Swim Program

Selected Year 2 - 6 Students

Wednesday 3rd December

End-of-Year Discos Kinder - Year 2:

4:30pm - 6:15pm

Stage 2: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Thursday 4th December

End-of-Year Disco Stage 3:

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Tuesday 9th December

New School Hall

Kinder—Yr 2 Presentation Day

1.00pm

Wednesday 10th December

New School Hall

Stage 2 (Yr 3/4) Presentation Day

1.00pm

Friday 12th December New School Hall

Stage 3 (Yr 5/6) Presentation Day

1.00pm

Lunch Centre Roster — 17th - 21st November 2014

K Brewer (S) Volunteer K Brewer (S) K Brewer (S) K Brewer (S)

D Johansen Volunteer Required

K Blake D Johansen T Woolfe

D Yeoman Volunteer Required

Volunteer Required

K Elliott Sue Willis

Recess Specials

This Week Savoury Bread Cases

$1.50

Next Week Savoury Muffins

$1.50

Village we had damper and cordial for recess and then we got in groups. I was in Group 6. We were at the Ray Rob museum. It was full of old photos of Inverell back from 1951 – Inverell’s great flood. After, we went to an old house that had a kitchen separated from the bedrooms. Next we went to Paddy’s Pub. It had one room and one bar room.

Then we went to an old Post Office and looked at an old phone. Then we went to a school and we were sitting in old seats. Mr Gillett took out the cane and the first thing I said was “Oh no! Not the cane!” Mr Gillett said he never got the cane but I don’t believe him!

Book Club Book Club closes Thursday 20th November. If paying by cheque, please make payable to:

Glen Innes Public School

P&C News Calendar Fundraiser Orders and payment are due by this Thursday, 13th November.

P&C Recipe Book If you would like to order a P&C Recipe Book from the second printing run, please return the accompanying order form.

Caroline Chappell President

Community Notices Ability Links - Glen Innes Launch A free BBQ lunch and some fun

with Wheelchair Bowls at 11:00am - 3:00pm on Thursday, 13th November at the Glen Innes Services Club. Contact: Jason on 6732 1711 or 0400 598 754.

Rural Resilience Program from Centrecare New England North West Rural Resilience Program is part of the Australian Government’s drought assistance package to promote support services, and deliver free counselling support to areas drought declared in February 2014.

This program is open to individuals, families and couples of all ages and aims to assist those feeling the stress and pressure of the current drought, but also cumulative effects of previous hardships. There are lots of options for people to gain this support, so for more information please contact the Drought Co-ordinator, Emelia Saban, on 1800 372 826.

Notes Accompanying This Newsletter Land of the Beardies Festival

Street Parade Note (All students) Year 7 2015 GIHS Transition

Program Orientation Day (Year 6 students)

P&C Recipe Book Order Form #2 (Eldest in the family)

Check Out My Healthy Lunch!

Students have been lining up to show Miss Pettit

their healthy lunches and she has been VERY

impressed. Regular and nutritious meals help

keep your mind alert and your energy levels up

for a big day at school.

POSITION VACANT LUNCH CENTRE

SUPERVISOR Glen Innes Public School P&C requires an enthusiastic, efficient, reliable, flexible and creative Canteen Supervisor to operate our school canteen. The successful applicant will be responsible for the daily running of the canteen and supervision of volunteers.

22 hours per week, 8:30am – 2:30pm, 4 days per week. Start 27.1.2015. Yearly position.

Submit an application demonstrating ability to fulfil the role of Canteen Supervisor. The application should include an outline of your qualifications, work experiences and two referees. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Working With Children Check.

Further information available from the Glen Innes Public School. Forward resume to: gleninnespublicschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au. Applications close 4:00pm Friday 21st November, 2014. For information contact: Caroline Chappell (President) on 0427 323 717.