JESMOND PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Week 4• Term 4 • 2016

Thursday 3rd November 2016

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UPCOMING DATES

Week 5

Mon 7 Nov Swim School begins

Tue 8 Nov 2017 Kindy Orientation & Parent Meeting

Wed 9 Nov Callaghan College Waratah Campus Open Day – 4-5pm

Fri 11 Nov Remembrance Service – 10.45am Gymnastics – Kindy, Year 1 and 2

Week 6

Tue 15 Nov 2017 Student Leadership Speeches and Elections

Thu 17 Nov Digital Media Festival

Fri 18 Nov Swim School finishes

Week 7

Mon 21 Nov Last Assembly

Thu 24 Nov Canteen Red Day

Fri 25 Nov Recognition Assembly – 1.45pm Stage 3 Lawn Bowls finishes

Week 8

Thu 1 Dec Whole School Scripture Performance

Fri 2 Dec Presentation Day – 9.30am

Week 9

Mon 5 Dec School Council meeting

Tue 6 Dec Volunteer’s Morning Tea

Thu 8 Dec Year 6 Farewell

Week 10

Wed 14 Dec Carols Evening

FRIDAY ASSEMBLY AWARDS

GOLD AWARDS Faisel, Mohammad, Travis, Ashleigh, Layla and

Damjan

Mathematics Stars Congratulations to the following Stage 3 students who will receive awards for the Newcastle Permanent Mathematics Competition at this week’s assembly.

Distinction: Declan M, Declan H, Brianna N, Matthew D, Alice C, Monica W,

Sophie H, Ashleigh C and William T.

Merit: Braithen H, Thomas K, Kaiden W, Thomas T, Darcy B, Dion R,

Caidence S, Abigia A, Shahira N, and Jason G.

2017 Student Leaders Congratulations to the following students who are standing for election for a position of school leadership in 2017.

Darcy B, Tareq D, Thomas K, Helena M, Declan M, Shamekha M, Dion R, Ariana S and Thomas T.

These candidates will make their campaign speeches on Tuesday 15thNovember at 9.15am and everyone is welcome to attend. All students will then return to class and cast their vote. Best wishes to all our candidates.

NBN work in Michael Street Please be aware that for the next two weeks at least, the NBN installers will be working near the corner of Michael and Ralph Street. When near the corner, they will have traffic control and be aware of our school hours when children are arriving and leaving.

Swim School School Swimming Scheme commences on Monday and runs for two weeks. Participants met with Mr Horton and Mrs Curry this week to discuss expectations and requirements. Have fun swimmers!

General Assistant Mr Peter Brennan is currently on leave and Mr John Anderson is working as our General Assistant on Wednesdays and Thursdays for the next few weeks.

School Remembrance Service – Friday 11th November Our student leaders will lead our school Remembrance Day Service at 10.40am on Friday 11th November under the bottom COLA. All community members are invited to join us and are welcome to lay flowers under the flagpole during the service if they wish.

Gymnastics – Starts Friday 11th November Children in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 will next week commence a gymnastics program on Friday mornings as part of their sports program. A visiting coach will work with teachers to deliver quality instruction and fun activities. We look forward to seeing how the children enjoy this opportunity.

16 Ralph Street, Jesmond NSW 2299 P: 02 4957 2605 F: 02 4956 2451 E: jesmond-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: www.jesmond-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

mailto:jesmond-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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Film Festival – Thursday 17th November Get your tickets now! A reminder that Digital Media Festival tickets are on sale now! The huge annual event will be held at Callaghan College Jesmond Campus on Thursday 17th November. Come along to see some films made by local primary and high school students, including our very own 5/6C! Tickets are $5 each or $10 for a family of 4 and can be purchased from the students at the front of the 5/6C classroom each morning between 8.30 and 9.00am.

New Classroom Visitors to our school will have noticed temporary fencing near the Michael Street entrance to our school. A new demountable classroom will be going in this location and planned to be operational at the beginning of 2017.

Fete Fun for Everyone Students and staff enjoyed a spectacular mini fete last week, thanks to the efforts of Stage 3 students. The fundraising event, which was held on Thursday afternoon, was a wonderful success. Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 enjoyed a range of fun activities, from dancing and drawing through to face painting and cup-stacking. Some activities were newly introduced this year, including the nerf pong and goo-making, while some old favourites remain as popular as ever (like the ice cream!). One thing all stalls had in common was Year 5 and 6 students working hard to make sure everyone had fun. The final result was a massive profit of $900. Thank you to all children and families who supported this day, including those families who donated items to make the stalls successful.

Last Assembly for 2017 – Monday 21st November As many of our students will be attending Swim School on Friday 18th November, please be aware that our final general assembly will be held on Monday 21st November at 2.15pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

P&C News Uniform Shop All hats are now back in stock! Normal Opening Hours: Monday morning 8.45am–9.15am, Thursday afternoon 2.30pm–3.00pm. Alternatively, orders and payments can be left at the office. Canteen Canteen is now open every day of the week for recess and lunch until end of Week 9, Friday 9th December.

Community News Brothers Tree Services Brothers Tree Services offer many different services. Such as tree removal, stump grinding, block clearing, tree pruning, wood chipping and firewood. For further information, contact them on 0448 451 950.

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Mini-Fete Gallery

Mathematics StarsUPCOMING DATES2017 Kindy Orientation & Parent MeetingCallaghan College Waratah Campus Open Day – 4-5pmRemembrance Service – 10.45am2017 Student Leadership Speeches and ElectionsDigital Media FestivalSwim School finishesLast AssemblyCanteen Red DayRecognition Assembly – 1.45pmWhole School Scripture PerformancePresentation Day – 9.30amSchool Council meetingVolunteer’s Morning TeaYear 6 FarewellCarols Evening

2017 Student LeadersNBN work in Michael StreetSwim SchoolGeneral AssistantSchool Remembrance Service – Friday 11th NovemberGymnastics – Starts Friday 11th NovemberFilm Festival – Thursday 17th NovemberNew ClassroomFete Fun for Everyone/Last Assembly for 2017 – Monday 21st NovemberP&C NewsCommunity News