Sturt Ave, Kapooka NSW 2661 Phone: 02 6931 2703 Fax: 02 6931 4342 Principal: Lyn Eacott

Email: kapooka-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.kapookap.schools.nsw.edu.au

Newsletter

Term 4 / Week 10 / 2018

Presentation Night 2018 Congratulations to all of our award winners and to our comperes Elizabeth and Clyde. We wish all of the families leaving Kapooka in 2018 happiness and success. Mrs Mee, our DSTA also leaves us this year for Sydney. We wish to thank her for the support she has given students, staff and the community this year and wish her all the best.

Sturt Ave, Kapooka NSW 2661 Phone: 02 6931 2703 Fax: 02 6931 4342 Principal: Lyn Eacott

Email: kapooka-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.kapookap.schools.nsw.edu.au

Newsletter

Term 4 / Week 10 / 2018

Year 6 Graduation Congratulations to Elizabeth, Johnathan and Jack who graduate primary school this year. They celebrated at a network of Small Schools dinner at the Wagga Wagga Boat Club . We wish them all the best at high school.

School Parliament Fair The Ministers held a variety of stalls at the School Parliament Fair. The money they raised will be put towards new headphones for our computers.

Important Dates / Information School Holidays: Term 4 ends for students 19th December

School Banking - Banking day is Friday morning. Please hand your banking book into the school office.

Uniform shop - Friday from 9:15am until 9.30am

Parent on line payments (POP) - Access school website www.kapooka-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Access “Make a Payment” tab and complete details.

School Values - PRIDE will be demonstrated by students when they: achieve their potential & set high standards for their own achievements

School News Reward Days Our Reward Days will be held in the last week of school. Monday 17 Green Level—Spy Day Tuesday 18 Blue Level—Morning Tea with the staff Wednesday 19 Gold Level—trip to the cinema

Jelly Day On Jelly Day we sold 3 different flavours of jelly: raspberry, apple and lime. We made $41.90 from the sales and this money goes towards the Year 6 gift. Thanks Wyatt, Mackenzie, Jasper, Johnny and Bailey

Fees Fees and workbook fees will be sent home in the first few weeks of the 2019 school term.

School App We have a six month trial with Schoolzine for our new school app. Details of how to access this will be available when school resumes.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our families.

Community News:

Term 4

December

Wed 19 Last day of Term 4

January

Tues 29 Staff Return

Wed 30 Students Return

Uniform orders must be made on a Pink Form only, no texting. Please complete a pink form, post in P&C letter box. Uniform orders only to be paid by bank transfer - Account details are: Commonwealth Bank - BSB: 062 600 ACCOUNT NO: 1074-2105 Use your surname as the reference please. Please keep in mind payments may take 2-3 days to process.

Uniform Shop - The P&C will have the uniform shop open on Tuesday 29th January (the day before the children start) for new families to pick up their uniform orders. If you need to purchase a new uniform for your child, please call in. Opening times: 10—2pm.

Please note that school grounds are out of bounds during the holidays. We would appreciate the community keeping an eye out over our beautiful school and report any suspicious activity to the police.

DSTA news Farewell to Year 6 and Defence Families Last week we said our official farewells to students posting out and our Year 6 cohort who are moving on to High School here in Wagga. It was lovely to have so many parents able to attend the brief ceremony.

All the best for 2019: Johnathan, Elizabeth, Elsie, Jack H (absent) and Clay (absent). Farewell and safe travels to: Sampson, Phoenix A, Evie, Chloe, Logan, Heath, Imogen, Matilda, Phoenix V, Brock, Lucas, Roman, Amelia and Katelyn (absent).

100 Poppies Project In November, I worked with all the students to make 100 poppies to mark 100 years since the end of WW1. After the Remembrance Day Service the poppies were collected and have now been mounted onto a large canvas. Thanks to Mrs Eacott’s father for his expert sign writing skills. The canvas will be displayed in the school as a reminder of this special occasion.

DCO Wagga Wagga DCO offices are open until Christmas Eve. Don’t hesitate to contact Helen if you need any help or advice. 76 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2651 ph: 02 6931 0011 The Defence Family Helpline is also there 24/7. It is not just for emergencies. This is a free service offered to Defence personnel and their families. Defence Family Helpline | 1800 624 608 www.defence.gov.au/dco

Farewell from Mrs. Mee Even though I have moved many times, following my husband and supporting him in his Army career, I think leaving Wagga will be one

of the hardest goodbyes. We have loved living here and working here at Kapooka for the past year has been especially rewarding for

me. I am so grateful to Lyn and all the staff for their care and support, while I was still learning how to be a DSTA and particularly

during my current treatment. I wish all families a safe, blessed and very merry Christmas and hope that 2019 brings good

health, happiness and a bucket full of great memories.

Sturt Ave, Kapooka NSW 2661 Phone: 02 6931 2703 Fax: 02 6931 4342 Principal: Lyn Eacott

Email: kapooka-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.kapookap.schools.nsw.edu.au

Assembly K/1 7.12.18

Congratulations to all of the award winners at our last assembly of the year.

Your children enjoyed you being there at all of our assemblies to watch the

performances to and celebrate their successes with them.

Thank you to the Kapooka Neighbourhood Centre for the use of this

wonderful facility for our assemblies.

Sturt Ave, Kapooka NSW 2661 Phone: 02 6931 2703 Fax: 02 6931 4342 Principal: Lyn Eacott

Email: kapooka-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.kapookap.schools.nsw.edu.au

Community News: participant will receive a Cricket Blast

Pack with a ball, water bottle and draw-string bag

Staff Return: Tuesday 29th January Uniform shop open 10-2pm Students Return: Wednesday 30th January

Have a safe, relaxing and fun filled holiday season. See you all in 2019 for a jam packed year of learning and fun!