We acknowledge the Awabakal People as the Traditional Custodians of the land our school is on.

School Vision: Inspiring students to succeed academically and socially with respect and resilience.

Relieving Principal’s Message

Life is an echo. What you send out, comes back.

There is a story of a little boy who got angry with his mother and shouted at her, “I hate you, I hate you.” Because of fear of reprimand, he ran out of the house. He went out to the valley and shouted, “I hate you, I hate you.” and back came the echo, “I hate you, I hate you.” This was the first time in his life he had heard an echo. He got scared, went to his mother for protection and said there was a bad boy in the valley who shouted “I hate you, I hate you.” The mother understood and she asked her son to go back and shout, “I love you, I love you.” The little boy went and shouted, “I love you, I love you,” and back came the echo.

That taught the little boy a lesson that our life is like an echo. We get back what we give and what we see in others exists in us. Benjamin Franklin said, “When you are good to others, you are best to yourself.”

It has been a 100 years since Clarence Jeffries died on the battlefield giving his best so that others could live. A few years ago one of our Dudley PS parents, Dianne McCracken produced a very good audio story at the ABC on our 2 Victoria Cross winners from the First World War, Clarence Jeffries and William Currey. Here is the link to that story: http://ab.co/2ygP1et Relieving Principal Mr Costolo

Online Parent Survey closing this Tuesday at 12 midnight. We want every family to have a say in our online survey. Please make sure that a parent/carer from your family has completed the survey. It only takes 3-5 minutes to complete which will help us with our next 3 year school plan. The link: http://bit.ly/2gmX3J2

P&C NEWS The P&C meets tonight at 7:30 pm in the library. Agenda items include a canteen update, plus discussion of Christmas carols night and road safety issues. If you are keen to contribute your thoughts and ideas, or just want to know where things are up to, please come along. All welcome! For those who just can't make it, please contact the P&C email dudleyschoolpandc@gmail.com or visit our facebook page for updates.

Canteen Subcommittee met on Friday, and meets again on Friday of weeks 5 and 9 at 8.15am in the library. All welcome, and thanks to the many who attended. We are working on designing a new menu, to comply with the Healthy School Canteens Strategy that will be introduced in 2018, most likely in term 2.

The whole school community is welcome to contribute to this process. More updates on the P&C Facebook page and in future newsletters. Carols: our school carols night is at the end of term. Ordering available soon for Carols Night BBQ.

Week 3 -23/10/17 -Mon-Fri Swimming Yrs 1/2 Mon 2 Week Swimming Starts Yrs 1-2 P & C Meeting 7:30pm Tues Scripture/Ethics Wed Ukulele WHS Have a Go Day Fri Assembly Toukley Excursion Photos Music Bus Sport Choices 1

Newsletter Term 4 2017

Weeks 3 & 4

Week 4 - 30/10/17 -Mon-Fri Swimming Yrs 1/2 Mon SRC Meeting Tues Yr 6 Torch & AA Testing Scripture/Ethics WCOS Principal/AP‘s Wed Kinder Orientation 1 9.30-10.45 Ukulele Thur Start Smart Financial Literacy Fri Assembly 1/2K Music Bus Sport Choices 1 School Planning-John/Lorraine

Sam Bloomfield received his

School Excellence Award for outstanding

confidence in all areas of learning.

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2017 Year Book Order Form Our 2017 Yearbook is having finishing touches at present and will be printed through the school office shortly. This booklet will involve approx 100 pages of colour and provide a snap shot of the year’s events. It has been very cleverly created with the skills of Rachel Murray, with the input of all class teachers and many senior students. An order form is included in this newsletter which needs to be returned to our school when ordering. We have maintained the cost of the Year Book to $20.00 and hope all families will purchase a copy. 2017 Year Book Entries Our Year Book aims to celebrate all of our students and their various achievements in and out of school. If your child has reached State or National level in any field (such as cheerleading, BMX, touch football, tennis etc) and you would like their achievements included in the 2017 Year Book, please contact Rachel Murray by Friday, 17 November. Mrs Murray requires some brief details of your child’s achievements and a clear photograph of them emailed to: rachel.murray10@det.nsw.edu.au Newcastle Permanent Maths Test Congratulations to Liam Lieschke for answering all but one question correctly which makes him the second smartest year 6 Maths student in Newcastle!!!!! International Schools Competitions Congratulations to the following students who have received high achievements in the English and Mathematics Competitions. ICAS Maths Test Distinction: Liam Lieschke, Sam Bloomfield, Riley Osborne Credit: Sam Arens, Xanthe Calov, Huw Bloomfield, Oliver Gillard Merit: Toby Douglas ICAS English Test Distinction: Huw Bloomfield, Credit: Liam Lieschke, Sam Bloomfield, Riley Osborne, Xanthe Calov, Merit: Oliver Gillard

Science and Engineering Challenge Last week our year 5/ 6 students competed in a Science and Engineering day, run by Newcastle University, at St Mary’s school. They did a tremendous job with year 6 winning the competition.

Dudley PS won the school competition and is now the Champion School of the Science and Engineering Challenge for the past 4 years. Those 4 Champion School plaques are mounted just to the left of the front office window. Congratulations to year 5/6, Mrs Sullivan and their inspirational trailblazer, Mr Horadam.

Dudley PS Principal Position The first panel was unable to reach a determination in the merit selection process. On the basis of the available information, a new panel was formed. They will reconvene using the original set of applications, with the process recommencing at the stage of short listing applicants for interview. It is possible that the new panel will short list a different set of applicants and/or come to different recommendations. A final decision should be made before the end of this term.

Swimming Scheme All year 1 and year 2 students will participate in a 2 week intensive swimming program. Instruction will take place at the Charlestown Swimming Pool from today, Monday 23 October to Friday 3 November. Lessons will run daily from 12.00 to 12.45pm and students will travel by bus with Mrs Blake, Mr Kiely and Mrs Hunt.

Semester 2 - 2017 SRC Student Representative Council Back Row: Hassan Ahmed Declan McLoughney Lexi Robertson Elsie Croal Middle Row: Toby Hendricks Sienna Porter Mia Chisholm Finn Matthews Noah Hamilton Bottom Row: Riellee Cook Artie Croal Ava Mantle Jessica Kelly Absent: Flynn Marks Harmony Clark Arlo Gibson-Lees

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Bronze and Silver Award Winners from Weeks 1 & 2

Kinder Orientation Next Wednesday we welcome our 2018 Kinders and parents for the first of 3 orientation sessions at the school from 9.30–10.45am. Parents of these students will join us for an information session in the library during this time. Our Year 5 students have been buddied with the new Kinders and will meet and support these students through the next two orientation visits.

The two further orientation sessions for our new Kinders will be held on Thursday 9 November 11.30-2 and Tuesday 14 November 1-3pm.

Year 6 Have-A-Go Day This Wednesday all Year 6 students are attending Whitebridge High School for a “ Have A Go Day”. This is designed to give our students a “taste” of high school. They will complete lessons in English, Drama, Technology & Applied Studies, Mathematics, Creative Arts and PE. They will be supported by Kate Sullivan on the day as well as the Whitebridge HS teachers.

This is a great orientation activity to assist them towards high school life next year. Parents are asked to transport their Yr 6 child to the front grassed area of Whitebridge HS by 8.45am and to collect from this area at 2.40pm.

Selective High School Applications for selective high school placement in Year 7 in 2019 close on 13 November 2017. The Selective High School Placement Test is on 15 March 2018.

Information about applying for Year 7 entry to selective high schools in 2019 is available on the Unit’s website at:

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/general-information/resources-for-schools The Word version of the ‘Intention to apply’ form is also available there. You will also find a guide to check your school assessments scores.

Year 3/4 Excursions A huge thank you to the following teachers for the personal time they gave up to take all of year 3 and 4 students on excursions to Sydney and Camp Toukley last week: (Sydney) Mrs Murphy, Mr Costolo and Mrs Gaston (Toukley) Mr Sargent, Mrs Parmenter, Mrs Murray, Mrs Clifford and Miss Reid.

Jump Rope for Heart I’d like to extend a very big thank you to the students who participated and raised funds in Jump Rope for Heart this year. The Heart Foundation recently sent us a letter and the final figures are in. We raised over $5,800; a truly incredible result! I’d also like to acknowledge Melissa Hunt for the time and effort she invested in making the Jump Rope program such a success at our school.

State PSSA Athletics Congratulations to Jake Pappas and Matisse Murray who competed in the State PSSA Athletics Championships last week. Jake came 22nd with a High Jump of 1.35 metres and Matisse came 35th with a 100 metre time of 14.74.

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Dudley Public School Year Book 2017 Order Form

Child’s Name……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..… Class:………………………………….

No of books required:…………………………

Cost $20 per book Amount Enclosed: $............................

Please send order form and correct money to the school office

An Invitation to Catholic Families

Parents of children currently in year 3 (or older) are invited to contact the Parish office on (4943 4153) Wed, Thurs 8.30-3.00 or Friday 9-12, if they are interested in enrolling their child/children in the family based Parish Sacramental Programme for 2017-2018.

Any Enquiries are welcome.

Fr Brian Mascord, Parish Priest

Canteen Menu (page 1 of 2)

Cold Food Hot Food Sandwiches $ $Cheese 1.30 Lasagne 2.50Cheese &Tomato 1.50 Macaroni Cheese 2.50Chicken or Tuna 2.00 Spaghetti Bolognese 2.50Ham & Cheese 2.30 Fried Rice Gluten Free 2.50Ham, Cheese & Tomato 2.50 Garlic Bread 1.00Baked Beans / Cheese 2.50 Plain / Dino / Gluten Free Nugget 0.50Spaghetti / Cheese 2.00 Chicken Burger 2.50Ham 1.00 Chicken Flame Grilled 2.50Honey 1.00 Chicken Salad Burger 3.00Vegemite 1.00 Pizza Ham & Pineapple 2.50Jam 1.00 Pizza Cheese & Bacon 2.50Salad 2.00 Pizza Margherita 2.50Chicken Salad 3.00 Noodle Cup Beef 2.00Tuna Salad 3.00 Noodle Cup Chicken 2.00Ham Salad 3.00 Pie Party 1.25Cheese Salad 2.50 Pie Large 2.50Toasting 0.20 Sausage Roll 1.50 Potato Skins 2.50 Tomato / Barbeque Sauce 0.20Salads Plain 3.00 Toasted Wraps Chicken 4.00 Pizza - Chicken or Ham 3.00Tuna 4.00 Tomato Capsicum Pineapple Ham 4.00 Cheese Pizza Sauce Cheese 3.50 Sweet Chilli - Chicken or Tuna 3.00Wraps Lettuce Carrot Cheese Plain Salad 2.50 Greek Yoghurt Chicken Salad 3.50 Sweet Chilli Sauce Tuna Salad 3.50 Ham Salad 3.50 Cheese Salad 3.00

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Canteen Menu (page 2 of 2)

Drinks $ Frozen Treats $Water 1.00 Fruit Wedges 0.20Juice Apple 1.50 Juice Cup Apple 0.50Juice Orange 1.50 Juice Cup Orange 0.50Juice Orange & Passionfruit 1.50 Juice Cup Apple Blackcurrant 0.50Milk Strawberry 1.50 ICEE unavailable due to faulty machine 1.00Milk Banana 1.50 Sour Pops Green / Red 0.50Milk Chocolate 1.50 Ice Mony Lemonade Fizz 0.50Up & Go Chocolate 1.50 Ice Mony Watermelon Fizz 0.50KIK Apple Raspberry 2.00 Ice Mony Caramel 0.50KIK Apple Blackcurrant 2.00 Ice Mony Bubblegum 0.50Quench Orange 2.00 Ice Mony Ka Bluey 0.50Quench Lemonade 2.00 Ice Mony TNT Raspberry 0.50Quench Lime 2.00 Icecream Cup (GF) 1.00 Paddle Pop Chocolate 1.00Snacks $ Paddle Pop Rainbow 1.00Fruit Kebab 0.30 Callipo 1.00Fruit Salad 1.00 Icy Twist 1.00Apple Slinky 0.50 Frozen Yoghurt Chocolate & Vanilla Bean (GF) 1.50Pear Slinky 0.50 Frozen Yoghurt Mango & Watermelon (GF) 1.50Slinky Fruit from Home 0.10 Fresh Popcorn 0.50 Pikelets 1.00 Cereal Snack unavailable 0.40 Cheese Bread (2) 0.50 Pizza Bread (2) 0.50 Crisps Honey Soy 1.00 Crisps Sea Salt 1.00 Crisps Salt & Vinegar 1.00 JJs Chicken 1.00 JJs Pizza 1.00 JJs Salt & Vinegar 1.00 Apple & Cinnamon Muffin 1.00 Blueberry Muffin 1.00

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