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Inside this Issue *From the Principal *Housie Fundraiser *Halloween Disco *Year 6-7 Transition

*Scholastic Book Fair *Year 6 Farewell *Woolies Earn & Learn *P&C News *Xmas Pageant *Ulysses Toy Run *Dates to Remember *Kinder 2020 Orientation *The Brave Program

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Term 4

Week 4

Monday 4th November 2019

Telephone: (08) 80882181 www.alma-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Fax: (08) 80873691

Halloween Disco

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Book Fair

This week Mrs Blore will be holding a Book Fair in the Library. The

children will have an opportunity to view the books and make a

“Wish List” of their favourite books. Mrs Blore will be in the Library

before school and during first break to assist parents and students

with their purchases. The Book Fair will run Wednesday, Thursday

and Friday this week.

Willyama High School Transition

Last week our Year 6 students started their transition to high school

with a visit to Willyama High School. The children were very excited

about their “taster lessons” and are looking forward to the

upcoming visits over the next few weeks. We are hosting some high

school teachers who will do assessments on our students to assist

them to place our students in classes for next year. Can I ask that for

these visit the students wear correct summer uniforms.

Change of Routine

On Thursday the infants classes may have a change of staff member

to allow the staff to attend the funeral for Will Thomas. All classes

will be covered by teachers but it may not be their usual teacher.

Normal classes will resume following the funeral.

Thank You

A huge thank you to the P&C, staff and students who attended the

Halloween Disco on Monday night. The costumes were very scary

and the children had a great time. A good fundraiser for the P&C.

Kindergarten Orientation

Last Wednesday we conducted our first Kindergarten transition for

our new students for 2020. There were some very excited and happy

students, not forgetting the happy parents. The children and parents

did a tour around the school and got to experience the wonderful

food that is available in the canteen. A huge thank you to the ladies

in the canteen for the excellent food.

Donations

Don’t forget we are taking donations of toys for the Ulysses Toy Run

on 29th November. We are also collecting donations for the P&C

hamper to be drawn at Presentation Day on 6th December 2019.

Disappointed

I was very disappointed to be told by Mr Hopcraft that our apricot

trees had been stripped of fruit over the weekend. The fruit was still

not ripe and Angela had some wonderful recipes organised in

readiness for a bumper crop. If anyone knows anything about this, I

would love to hear from them.

Thanking You

Sharon DeGoumois

Principal

P&C Halloween

Disco Students and staff had

a wonderful time at the P&C Halloween disco

last Monday afternoon. A total of $800 from

food sales was raised. Thank you for

supporting this event.

South Football Club Grocery Housie Fundraiser

for Julie Holmes Donations Wanted

The South Football Club are seeking donations of groceries for the Housie Fundraiser for Julie. Donations can be

taken directly to the canteen.

The housie will be held on Sunday 1st December at 2.00pm.

Doors open at 1.30pm. Tables of 8, 9 or 10 available.

Bookings essential - please contact Belinda on 0427 918 199

A cake stall will also be available.

Important Reminder! Year 6 Willyama High School Transition TOMORROW!

School summer uniform to be worn.

Year 6 Farewell

Year 6 Parents Invitations for the Year 6 Farewell were sent home

to Year 6 parents last week. RSVP’s are due back Thursday 21st November.

Baby Photos: Don’t forget to send in a baby photo

for the Year 6 presentation.

Photos will be scanned as soon as they are received

and returned to students.

Year 5 Parents Notes have been sent home to Year 5 parents today seeking assistance with making salads and serving for the Year 6 Farewell on Tuesday 10th December. Keeping in mind that your child will be in Year 6 next year, any offer of assistance would be greatly appreciated. Please return notes by Monday 18th November.

FOR SALE P&C

FUNDRAISER The following

items are available for purchase from

the canteen. Pens $1 Mugs $2 Glasses $2 Water Bottles $2

Reminder…P&C Major Raffle Families have received tickets for the P&C major

raffle. This will be drawn at Presentation Day. The prize is a Sony PlayStation 4, kindly donated by

Sumtin Electrical. Tickets are $5.00 each. Only 200 tickets will be sold.

Christmas Hamper Donations Wanted!

The P&C are seeking donations towards the Christmas Hamper Raffles. These Christmas raffles

will be also drawn at Presentation Day. More information will be sent home soon

P & C

N E W S

Woolworths Earn & Learn Kindergarten students were very excited when

representatives from Woolworths Broken Hill dropped in sporting goods received from the very

popular Woolworths Earn & Learn program.

Scholastic Dino-Mite Book Fair

Students can purchase items from Wednesday morning! The $5 voucher winners will be announced on Wednesday morning. Parents can pay by credit card in the library through the Scholastic website if needed. Please see Mrs Blore during sale times if you need help. Don't forget to return your colouring in competition!

Starts this Wednesday!

Library Borrowing Next week (Week 5) will be the last week to borrow for this year. Overdue notices are being sent home and all overdue books need to be returned. It is great to see so many students borrowing books at Alma! Thank you Mrs Blore

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30am - 8:55am and 11.10am – 11.40am.

Great Xmas Gift Idea!

Dates to remember….

Year 2 Swim School

Session 3 – Friday 8th November

Session 4 – Friday 15th November

Session 5 – Friday 22nd November

Willyama High School Transition Visit Year 6 Willyama High School transition visits:

Session 2 – Tuesday 5th November

Session 3 – Wednesday 13th November

Session 4 – Monday 18th November

Book Fair The Scholastic Book Fair is on Wednesday 6th November to Friday 8th November Week 4. Crazy Hair Day Crazy Hair Day is on Wednesday 20th November.

Helper Morning Tea Thank You Thursday 28th November in the staff room. Canteen will be closed for first break to allow canteen volunteers to attend.

Ulysses Toy Run Friday 29th November from 10.50am-11.10am

Presentation Day Friday 6th December at the Whitehouse Convention Centre commencing at 10.00am

Year 6 Farewell Tuesday 10th December in Kester Hall from 6.00pm – 8.30pm. RSVP’s due Thursday 21st November.

Gold Day Gold Day is being held on Thursday 12th December.

Party Days All classes will celebrate the end of year party day on Friday 13th December.

Last Day for 2019 Wednesday 18th December.

The Ulysses Motorcycle Club will be helping Santa to collect donations of new or used toys that are complete. Donations can be brought in

to the front office.

The BRAVE Program is an online program for the treatment of anxiety in young people. It was developed

by a team of researchers from the University of Queensland, Griffith University and the University of

Southern Queensland, and has been specifically designed to teach young people the skills they need to reduce

anxiety and to cope with stressful situations. The BRAVE Program is based on Cognitive-Behavioural

Therapy (CBT) and has been running in Australia for over 13 years. Therapy techniques used in this program

include: relaxation training, identification of emotions and thoughts, positive self-talk, coping skills, problem

solving and graded exposure. The BRAVE program was converted into a self-directed therapy program (BRAVE Self-Help), which is now freely available to all Australian young people, aged 8-17 years

old, and their parents. The program is suitable for all types of anxiety. There are four different programs available: one for children aged 8-12 years, one for teenagers aged 12-17 years, and one for parents of

children and teenagers of these age groups, respectively. If you are interested in completing the BRAVE Program

For more information please visit https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/

Christmas Pageant 7th December

Alma Float The school will be having a float in the

Christmas Pageant again this year. Students can dress as an elf or in

Christmas clothes. More information will be sent home closer to the event.

Kindergarten 2020 Orientation

Visit 2: Wednesday 6th November, 10.00-11.00am Visit 3: Wednesday 13th November, 10.00-11.00am Visit 4: Wednesday 20th November, 10.00-11.00am Visit 5: Wednesday 27th November, 10.00-11.00am

If your child will be commencing Kindergarten in 2020, please ensure the enrolment form and required documents have been returned to Alma.

Enrolment packages including the Kindergarten Orientation Program are available from the office at Alma Public School.

P&C Meeting TONIGHT

6.00pm – Staffroom ALL WELCOME!