Principal’s Message

Parents and students may continue to purchase books and items after school from 3.15pm – 3.45pm until

Wednesday, 13 November. The books will be on display in the 5/6

classroom. Thank you to Mrs Bate for her time in manning the sale

of books.

Thank you all for your efforts in creating the amazing outfits for our

parade last Friday. It was also lovely to have Dorothy the Dinosaur

visit on the day.

Regards,

Pauline Houghton

Whole School Swimming Monday, 18 November – Friday, 29 November

The School Swimming Scheme will be held at Alstonville Swimming Pool, commencing on

Monday, 18 November and concludes on Friday, 29 November. This year

all students will be attending the scheme, with lessons provided for a range

of swimming abilities. Students will also participate in water safety lessons.

All class teachers will be attending. Therefore, if your child is unable to swim due

to illness or injury during the scheme, they will be required to travel with the school to the pool where they will

be supervised. We are providing the opportunity for all students at Rous to further develop their skills over the

10 days.

The students will depart Rous school at 11.45am with lessons commencing at 12.00pm – 12.45pm daily. The

students will return to school by approximately 1.15pm.

Students will change in and out of swimming costumes at school in designated classrooms.

The breakdown of the cost per student is:

Bus fare $35.00 Pool entry $40.00 Total $75.00

Term 4 – Week 4 7 November 2019

(If your child has a pool pass the cost will be $35.00 for the bus)

Please note the swimming lessons are free, with the school subsidising the cost of the bus fare.

We request that payment and permission notes are returned to school by Friday, 15 November.

Kinder Orientation Days

Parents of students commencing kindergarten in 2020 are invited to attend orientation days on the following

dates. Parents are invited to stay for information sessions held in the library followed by morning tea.

Tuesday, 12 November

Tuesday, 19 November

Tuesday, 26 November

Southern Cross Community of Small Schools Chess and Draughts

It is always a pleasure to hold the chess and draughts competition at Rous School each year. Congratulations to

the students representing Rous School. Your effort and sportsmanship displayed was a standout on the day.

Thank you to the year 5 students for assisting throughout the day.

Calendar of Events

TERM 4 2019

Date Activity Payment Due Cost

Fri 1 Nov- Wed 13 Nov

Book Week/Book Fair X X

Tue 12,19 & 26 Nov

Kindy Orientation X X

Mon 18 Nov-Fri 29 Nov

Intensive Swimming Scheme

Fri 15 Nov $35 for bus

$40 for pool entry/or pool pass

Tue 3 Dec AHS orientation day X X

Tue 10 Dec Concert &

presentation night X X

Thur 12 Dec Year 6

farewell assembly X X

Mon 16 Dec Rous PS

swim carnival TBA TBA

Certificates

Bronze Certificates were awarded to:

Sullivan, Lloydy, Rosella, Trixie, Lydia,

Paige, Ben, Finlay, Keiran, Oliver, Tyler,

Adam

Silver Certificates were awarded to:

Emilee

Our Award Winners this Week

K/1 Jacob – for effort in independent writing tasks Jessica – for being a helpful class member Harry – for effort in Mathematics 1/2 Lillie – for presenting an interesting persuasive talk Paige – for improvement in reading Ben – for consistency and being an effective learner every day 3/4 Charlee – for pleasing results in her spelling assessments Daisy - for an excellent understanding of how to write using speech marks Rosie – for constantly displaying our core values of being a learner, being respectful and being safe 5/6 Eden – for being responsible in making good choices Luke – for an outstanding piece of independent writing titled ‘Hope’ Brady – for demonstrating acts of kindness to others

There are a number of computer monitors that

we no longer need.

If anyone would like one please see Mr J

Assembly – Thursday, 14 November

Class leaders K/1

P&C News

The next P&C meeting will be held on Monday, 11 November

7.30pm in the 5/6 classroom.

All welcome!

School Canteen

If you can help out on any of the days for next term please add your name to the list below.

Canteen Roster Term 4 Fridays Week 4 8 Nov Rachel & Liz

Week 5 15 Nov Deb & Chloe

Week 6 22 Nov Rani & Joan Week 7 29 November Joan & ?

Week 8 6 December ? & ? Week 9 13 December ? & ?

Community News

School Swimming Scheme 2019

The School Swimming Scheme is a 10 day intensive Learn to Swim program that develops water confidence and

provides students with basic skills in water safety and survival. It forms part of teaching and learning in the Safe

Living strand of the PD/HP/E syllabus. All students will be participating this year. The details for the program

are as follows:

When: Monday, 18 November through to Friday, 29 November (Weeks 6 & 7)

Time: Depart school at 11.45am. Lessons commence at 12.00pm. Return to school by approximately

1.15pm.

Who: All students

Where: Alstonville Aquatic Centre

What to bring: Swimmers, towel and goggles each day

Plastic bag for wet swimmers and towels

Cost: $75.00 (bus $35.00/pool admission $40.00)

If you have a pool pass the cost will be $35.00 only for the bus

Additional information:

Students will change in and out of their swimmers in designated classrooms at school each day. School uniforms

and shoes will remain at school and students will only take their towels and goggles on the bus.

Please ensure that all swimming items and school uniforms are clearly labelled.

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School Swimming Scheme Permission 2019

I give permission for my child/ren ________________________________ to participate in the School Swimming

Scheme—Intensive swimming lessons during week 6 & 7 of Term 4, 2019.

I understand the students will travel to the Alstonville Aquatic Centre by bus.

I understand the total cost is $75.00 and payment is required by Friday, 15 November.

Enclosed is: (please tick)

Bus $35.00 Pool entry $40.00

My child has a pool pass

Please indicate by ticking box:

My child can confidently swim more than 25 metres

Signed:_________________________________ Date:__________________

Book Fair Parade

Chess & Draughts