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Principal’s Message

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13th December 2016

Henty Public School

43 Sladen Street Henty NSW 2658

T 02 6929 3184

F 02 6929 3057

E henty-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

W henty-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

“Achievement for All in a Safe and Respectful Environment”We are Responsible, We are Respectful, We are Learners

Thank You, Thank YouThank you to everyone who was able to attend presentation night, what a great evening it was. Congratulations to out 2017 school captains Blake, Halle, Henry and Molly. Good luck to our outgoing captains, Paddy, Annelise, Connor and Gen you have done an outstanding job this year.To those who are departing the Henty Public School community especially the Malmo, Bedggood, Baldock, Newton, Lutze and Lieschke year 6 leaving families, we wish you well for all that the future holds for you. Many of you have been actively involved for many years in the life of HPS. Thank you for making Henty a part of your child’s life and education. To everyone who has supported the HPS community in such a positive way this year I thank you. We had a wonderful night farewelling our students who are moving onto high school next year.We also farewelled Ali Baldock who has done an amazing job in the canteen for the past few years, her enthusiasm, positivity and infectious laugh will be missed

around school.A special thank you to our executive team- Mrs Clancy and Mrs Liston, along with our wonderful teaching staff. I am grateful for the time and energy they put into their positions. They give so much more than what is expected to the school and your children. Their job is huge, it is ever changing, and most of the time thankless. I would also like to acknowledge the support and office staff who do their upmost for our students. Finally Mrs Hahn, who will be missed by everyone, you have been a constant pillar for me and best of luck in your new role.Thank you all who made my short time with this amazing school so memorable.2017I would like to welcome Mrs Tina Roworth to the role of Principal next year.Next year’s classes will be an-nounced early next year.School will cease to operate after this Friday and will be closed next week. Students return Monday 30th January

Regards, Mr Justin Graham

DecemberFri 16th: Last day of term

Fri 16th: Selected students performing at

Henty Community Centre Christmas party

Fri 16th: Whole School Pool Party at

12.30pm

January 2017Fri 27th: Staff development day

Mon 30th: Year 1 to Year 6 first day of

Term 1

Mon 30th: Canteen commences

February 2017Thurs 2nd: Kindergarten students

commence school

Fri 10th: School Swimming Carnival

Fri 24th: S/R Swimming Carnival

What’s On at HPS?

Henty Public School

2017 School Captains

Kindergarten - Claire RossCongratulations to all Kindergarten students on a fantastic first year at school. What a great year we have had! Thank you to all the parents and carers who have assisted in our classroom routines this year.Could all home readers now be returned as well as any library books students may have as home. During the week students will take home all personal belongings including school books. I hope you have a chance over the break to look through these books with your child. On Friday, we are having a pool party; please bring a plate of food to share for our picnic as well as swimmers, towel, rash vest and sunscreen as well as your season ticket or $1.50 entry PLUS $1.00 for the hire of the pool. A big thank you from K/1 to Mr Graham for all his hard work this year as our principal, we wish him Good Luck.Have a safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday break.

Year 1 / Year 2Emma Byles / Sarah SheatherCongratulations to all the children in Year 1/2 for such a great year. I know each and every one of you has worked really hard to become organised and independent learners and produced some fantastic work along the way. Just a couple of little reminders – on Friday the children in Year 1/2 will be singing at the club (10am) and then going to the pool to have a swim and celebrate the end of year class party. Children are asked to bring a small plate of food to share for the party.To all, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy some relaxing family time during the holidays.

Year 2 / Year 3Jolonna Brand / Justin GrahamCongratulations to our class award winners at presentation night. There were many wonderful learners in our classroom who didn’t win awards. We encourage you to keep challenging yourselves and enjoying your learning. Good luck next year with your new teacher, you’ll make new friendships and discover new types of learning. We hope you can take away many great things about yourself as a person and as a learner. We are very proud of you all.

Year 4 / Year 5 - Mary ListonLast week of the year and I would like to wish everyone a very safe holiday and a Happy Christmas and every best wish for the New Year. I have enjoyed teaching your child/ren this year and we have had some great times and a few challenges but that is all part of a classroom. Home Learning reward takes place for students who have completed a whole term of work attempted and returned. Those students do not need to bring lunch on Thursday. Many students were close and some have increased their efforts, so well done to all.Our class party will take place for recess next Friday at school. We are not having a pool party due to restricted grass area at pool. Please bring a plate of food to share and think healthy too, as this time of year we all benefit from more healthy food, thank you.All students will attend swimming for sport this Friday; see Sports Notes for more details.

Year 5 / Year 6 - Joanne MalmoWhat a fabulous evening we had last night, what a way to complete your primary schooling. Thank you to Mrs Liston and Year 5 for setting up the club and hosting the evening, you helped make the night so special for everyone.The mini fete was a resounding success today, raising $600 and the Year 6 students should be proud of their organisation and fundraising efforts. The funds from today will be used to purchase a new sundial for the rose garden, this is the Year 6s parting gift to the school.The class party will be held at school at 11.30am prior to swimming at the pool.These are my last notes for 2016, so I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the students, families and friends for their support this year. It has been an extremely busy year and I hope the year 6 students leave Henty Public School with fond memories of their final year.Finally, I wish you and your families a very happy and safe Christmas and I look forward to sharing future successes with all students in 2017.

Farewell Year 6. We will miss you!!!

Year 6 mini-fete snapshots from today!!

CLASS NOTES

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SCHOOL NEWS

SCHOOL CANTEEN ROSTERCanteen will commence Monday 30th January, the first day back at school.

WE REQUIRE A VOLUNTEER SO CAN YOU PLEASE CONTACT THE

SCHOOL OFFICE IF YOU CAN ASSIST.

Thank you to all our wonderful canteen volunteers for making sure that our children have been well fed and nourished throughout the year!

After the success of last year, we are again holding our Christmas Toy Drive. All donations of new toys, books etc gratefully appreciated. Please hand in all toys to the office with a card attached with the age

and gender of the child.All presents will be donated to a charity.

2017 Fee StructureThe annual school contribution for next year

will be $60 per student. This fee includes computer and printing costs, text books,

websites and classroom resources.There will be no book pack fee for next year.

Band fees for students in Years 4 to 6 will remain the same at a cost of $30 per term.

Thank youOur thank you list from last week continues...

Thanks so much to Aly Baldock who has spent many hours repairing our sun dial pedestal. The year six students are

extremely grateful for your efforts.Thank you also to Graham Booth for the

donation of a drum, formerly used by Scouts in Henty.

This will be a welcome addition to the school band

End of year remindersNow that the school year is drawing to a close, all

students and families are reminded to please check the following:

* There are still many outstanding band and band reed payments due. Please check with your child to

see if they owe any band reed money.* Please return all library books and school readers.

* There are also many items in the lost property box. These will all be donated to a charity if they

are not claimed by the end of the year.

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VENUE Henty Early Childhood Centre

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BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION

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SPORT

COMMUNITY NEWS

Swimming: All the school will have swimming on the last day, 16th December, as part of end of year celebrations. Please note that swimming costs involve pool entry $1.50 or season ticket number if you have a season ticket. In addition there is a $1 per child charge to cover life guard costs as we pay to hire the pool and lifeguard, due to being out of normal

opening hours of the pool.

Henty Christmas Fair18th December at The Henty Memorial Park from

4.30pmThere will be market stalls, a jumping castle, face painting, kids craft, balloons, games and more.Fair hosted by Riverlife Church 0456 082 164

BBQ at 6pm with the Henty Town Carols evening to commence at 7.30pm followed by supper.

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Wednesday, 25 January 2017

9 am to 4 pm