Orana Heights Public School Principal – Craig Renneberg

Excellence, Opportunity and Success in a caring School.

Email: oranahts-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web Address: www.oranahts-p.schools@det.nsw.edu.au Telephone: 6884 9188 Fax: 6884 3272

Term 2 Week 9 Tuesday 19 June 2012

From the Principal

I thought I would focus on the legalities and the importance of

attendance in this week’s newsletter. Attendance at school is a

legal requirement of parents. At the school we are fully aware

that at times your child can’t attend for legitimate reasons and

thus we have processes in our record keeping systems to

indicate these i.e. legitimate reasons for absence. We however

cannot do this if we don’t know the reason for a child’s absence.

Therefore if you know your child is going to be absent please let

the school know beforehand if possible. I can grant exemptions

for legitimate reasons and thus this does not reflect on your

child’s attendance.

Many thanks to those parents who attended our Lap-a-thon

last week. A great day enjoyed by all.

This is the last week for PSSA sport. If your child has any

bus monies outstanding could this be fixed up this week

please?

We have our PBL launch occurring on Friday 20th

July. Our

PBL team is busily planning lots of fun activities for this day

and you are welcome to attend. Further information in

relation to this will be in newsletters at beginning of next

term.

Fast Fact: 1. If a student misses 8 days in a school term, by the

end of Primary, they will have missed over 1 year of

learning. If this pattern continues through high

school, students will miss nearly 3 years of

learning!

2. All secondary students who wish to leave school

during normal school hours must carry a special

leave pass issued by the school. The pass helps

police and attendance personnel to identify

students who are absent from school without

reason.

Craig Renneberg.

Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another. ~ G.K. Chesterton

Lapathon

What a wonderful day was had by all who were able to attend

the Lapathon last Thursday. It was great to see so many families

participating and so much enthusiasm and colour on display on

Jubilee Oval.

Prizes Awarded on the day:

Most colourful class & Canteen treat – K Yellow

Best Olympic torch & Canteen treat – 1D

Most laps / Parent support – Family Barbecue with

Mr Renneberg & Mrs Aird - K-2 -1K 3-6 4/5L

Hopefully your child has been able to gather sponsors.

The forms and donations need to be returned to the school by

next Monday 25th

June.

On their sponsor sheet your child can select what prize/prizes

they wish to have depending on the money raised. (These prizes

will be ordered and given out after the holidays)

It is important that the sponsor sheet has your child’s name,

class and prize/ prizes selected when returned with sponsor

donations.

LOOK below at the prizes that have been organised:

Most money raised - $100 voucher at Toyworld

Pizza party for class that raises the most money

All sponsor sheets will be placed in the barrel for a chance to win:

1st Prize SUPER DIABOLO;

2nd

Prize $30 VOUCHER PETE’S TOYS;

3rd

Prize DIABOLO;

4th

Prize and 10 other draws of a selection of other items.

The above prizes will be presented at an assembly for students

towards the end of next week.

Eisteddfod news

The Year One dancers were successful last week with 2nd

place.

Although the band did not secure a place they represented our

school with pride. They looked very smart on stage with the new

banners made by Mrs Lesley Stewart with help from Mrs Jan

Chandler. Thanks again to staff member Miss Edmunds and

Band teacher Mrs Loudon for all their hard work.

Congratulations to the students across the school who have

participated at the Eisteddfod on an individual level. We have

heard of some wonderful results from these students. We are

proud of you.

Banners for the School Band A special mention needs to be made to Jokers Ink and the Ross family for their support to get the school badge printed on the banners before the Eisteddfod. They did a very good job!

Respect, Responsibility & Safety

Kindergarten Packages

Our Kindergarten packages are now available from the front

office. If you know of anyone who has children who are eligible

to start Kindergarten in 2013 please let them know of our

packages.

Claiming the Date

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

Date: Friday 20 July 2012.

Time: 11.30am Formal Assembly

Library News Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC)

The last few weeks of the PRC for this year are coming. After Term 2 ends, it will be the responsibility of the students to complete the challenge before the 30

th August 2012. There are

so many students who have only a few more books to register in order to finish their PRC, so get reading and registering. Year 1 students, who are participating and recording on a personal reading log at home, need to send their 30 completed books to Mrs Thomas in the library so they can be registered. These need to be sent by August 30

th and it would be wonderful

to have them well before that date. Congratulations to Charlotte Bass and Riley Stuart-Foster who have completed their challenge this week.

Orana Heights Annual Book Fair

Thursday 26th July, Week 2, Term 3 will see the annual book fair

in the library at Orana Heights PS. There will be a huge selection of books available for purchase, some at incredibly low prices. There will be a book to please everyone. Pencil the date in your diary and start saving. The books will be on display 2 days prior to the sale.

Book Week

This year’s Book Week theme is “Champions Read”. We will be celebrating Book Week in week 6, term 3.

Kindergarten Home Reading This Friday will be last day for home reading this term. We need to collect all the books ready for Term 3.

Thank you to all the Mums and Dads who have helped by listening to students read.

If you are still willing to help or would like to begin helping with home reading please see the class teacher.

Kumiai Rye Martial Arts System.

The school hosted two nights of defence classes at the school.

Proceeds from the night were donated back to the school.

OHPS has a brand new website.

Scan the QR code with your smart phone to go directly to the website.

Woolworths Earn & Learn The Woolworths Earn and Learn campaign has been extended until the 12 August 2012. Orana Heights has already earned approximately 22,000 points. Keep collecting stickers and dropping your completed sticker cards into the box at the front office.

Coles – Sports for Schools Double points until Sunday 24 June – collection box in front office.

Lost – Friday 8 June One polar fleece school jumper, size 8 - with a pink label with Lucy Stiles name on it. Could you please check your child’s clothing? If found please return to KY classroom. Thank you.

Sport News PSSA Sport This Friday is the last day for Term 2 PSSA Sport. Please ensure any outstanding bus money is paid on Friday to classroom teachers. Parents are welcome to watch this week’s games. Most sports will have a short presentation ceremony after the games. A huge thank you to all the Teachers/School Learning Support Officers who have coached and umpired each week.

PSSA Western District Cross Country Carnival

On Wednesday 13th

June 2012 Orana Heights had 4 students

represent in the Western Cross Country carnival. We were lucky

enough to have a student in each age group. Haylee Fuller in

the 8-9 year old girls, Ryan Simpson in the 10 year boys, Aiden

Lake in the 11 year boys and Thomas Abra in the 12 year boys.

All the students competed with approximately 60 other students

in their age division from the Western area. They all had

excellent results and we are fortunate enough to wish Haylee

Fuller all the luck and support for the State carnival on the 20th

July at Eastern Creek.

Thank you to all the parents/carers who supported the District

and Western carnivals - your support is much appreciated.

ALF Report

On Wednesday 6 June the Boys & Girls AFL Knockout Team played at Dubbo South Oval. The girl’s team played against Dubbo South PS and we lost the first game 24-0. The second game we played we lost 8-6 – an in our last game we beat South 14-20. We now travel to Bathurst for the final rounds for the Paul Kelly Cup. Girls team: Brooke Lewis, Isabella Astley, Amba Longmore, Chenoa Newby, Shaye Percy, Deena Percy, Caitlin Monaghan, Brooklyn Onley, Jessica Ball, Keniesha Wells, Tegan Roberts, Jade Ledsham and Sarah Lucan.

The boy’s team played both South Dubbo and Gilgandra - their first game playing South they lost 12-36. In their second game against Gilgandra they won 38-13. They then played Gilgandra again and won 20-24. Their final game against South they lost, we are not sure of the score. Boys team: Michael Karydis, Timothy Boney-Stewart, Mitchell Lesslie, Jordan Yeo, Matthew Whale, Tom Brouwer, Tyson Mazuik, Samuel Bass, Lachlan Keller, Jackson Pearson Miller, Braydon Birbiles, Harrison Willis, Jacob Brouwer, Rhys French and Aiden Lake.

Thank you to Mr Jones for organising everything and taking time to train us. Brooke, Isabella & Jade.

P&C News

Next Meeting – Tuesday 17 July - 7pm – Staff Room

The next meeting of the P&C will be held the first week back of next term. The meeting is normally held on the first Tuesday of the month during school terms but with lots happening at the moment we have decided to have an extra meeting. In Term 3 & Term 4 we have events coming up such as the Car Boot Sale, Family Portraits, Father’s Day Stall and the School Fete. We would really welcome people who like to come to the meetings and/or people who would like to help out any of the events. The contact person for fundraising with the P&C is Tracey who you can contact on 0410 488 639 or by email ctlhanderson@yahoo.com.au Uniform Shop - We will not be open during the school holidays;

however, will open on Monday 16 July (pupil free day) from 12 noon until 1.30pm. Want to know more, get involved or have a say - Please do

not hesitate to contact Deanne Davis via e-mail on davistpg@tpg.com.au or by calling 0407 418 511

Term 2 Planner

TERM 2

Wk Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

June 9

18

19 Exec Mtg 8am

20 2.30 – 3.30pm Uniform Shop

21 DDPSSA Mtg 12 – 1pm Uniform Shop

22 PSSA Winter Sport Finishes 12.25 K-2 Assembly 2.05 3-6 Assembly

June

10

26 Exec Mtg 8am

27 2.30 – 3.30pm Uniform Shop

28 NAIDOC Day 12 – 1pm Uniform Shop

29 Term 2 ends

Congratulations to our Award Winners

Honour Braiden Glover x 2 James Mann Hayden Mountjoy Jeremiah Chandler Darcy Chewings x3 Ryan Simpson Aeddan Todhunter Tori Kleinig Mackinley Shipp Anthony Charters Jordan Green Jared Watters Joseph Flyger Jacob Beetson Isaac Luckie Ethan Pearson-Toll Ayrton Bugden x5 Phillip King-Smyth Tom Condon Lachlan Mealey James Doick Makayla Fuller Imogen Fuller Grace Keller Cooper Davidson Malayah Hurst Lachlan Donovan Ethan Taylor x2 Tom Brouwer Keniesha Wells Jacob French x2 Patrick Watters Jake Clarke Connor Clarke Emily Costa x2 Hamish Taylor x3 Patrick Clarke Brodie Gaio x2 Jack Simpson x2 Adam Ball Brooke Lewis Maree Pobje James Pearson-Toll Shaye Percy

Distinction Bree Gavin Matthew Bridges Ayrton Bugden Grace Monson Emily Ford Aiden Johnson Jack Simpson Catlin Woodrow Jordan Yeo Erika Tucker Bailey Bray

Lap-a-thon Winners

NAIDOC WEEK

(L) KY - Most colourful class. (R) 1K - Most laps & Parent support. (L) – 1D Best Olympic torch. (R) – 4/5L Most laps & Parent support.

COME CELEBRATE NAIDOC DAY

When: Thursday, 28th June 2012 (Week 10)

Where: Orana Heights Public School

10:45 – 11:00 am Flag Raising Ceremony (front of school)

11:00 – 11:30 am Morning Tea (Library for staff, parents and community visitors)

11:30 – 12:30 pm Classroom Activities

12:30 – 1:30 pm BBQ Lunch (Northern end of auditorium with parents/visitors)

1:30 – 2:00 pm Students return to classrooms

2:00 – 3:05 pm Assembly to showcase activities (parents/visitors welcome)

Students, Parents & Visitors May Wear Red, Yellow Or Black clothing to support our school’s NAIDOC celebrations

Some Great work from K/6M

Below - Dance Group who performed at the Eisteddfod

Lap-a-thon Pictures

Our Olympians in the making!!

Thank you to all our families who came and supported us at the

Lap-a-thon.