“Innovative, Dynamic, Exceptional”

PO Box 715 Phone: 4396 4275 TOUKLEY NSW 2263 toukley-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Fax: 4397 1586

17th December, 2013 Communicating with our valued community Term 4: Issue No. 5

Well the school year is almost over and so to is my time at Toukley Public School. The last 7 years have been the best of my career. I arrived at Toukley only expecting to stay for 3 months but little did I know it would be such an amazing adventure. I have loved every part of this great school and have always acknowledged it as the place that I am most passionate about. The Teachers and Executive are the most devoted, dedicated and hardworking staff, a true inspiration to the teaching profession. If they were not as willing to undertake new and innovative ideas, programs and concepts, we would not have achieved the amazing results that we have for your children. To all of my teaching and non teaching staff a very big thank you for allowing my ideas and concepts to come to life. To my wonderful office staff, Maree Trigg, Sue Burke, Geordie Lesberg and Kim Brooks I personally can never thank you enough. These women support me, humour me and keep me on track and nothing is ever too much for them. They are the first port of call in the school and many times bear the brunt of the community’s anger but they

always put their smiles on and continue to be the most professional people I have worked with. To the many SLSO’s (School Learning Support Officers) and Kara Walker our AEO (Aboriginal Education Officer) it has been an amazing journey watching you all grow in ability, confidence and passion for what you do so well...and that is support students. Our school is a fantastic place and you all have contributed to this. Many thanks also to Ross Lord, P&C executive and the parent community for allowing your child to come to this exceptional, dynamic and innovative school. A school that is truly a leader on the Central Coast, a school that is preparing your child for a great future. Many thanks for your ongoing support and confidence. Lastly to the students at Toukley, as I said in my Presentation Day speech, you are the reason I come to work everyday, the reason that I love my job and the reason why Toukley Public School is the best school. I wish you all the very best of luck in the future, Narelle Armour—Principal

2014 SCHOOL CAPTAINS

CANTEEN The Canteen will be closed on the last day of school, Wednesday 18th December.

Congratulations to School Captains, Prefects and House Captains for 2014. Captains: Nicholas Tabrett, Natasha Fisk Prefects: Joe Johnston, Kaidyn Kitchen Matilda Taylor, Kara Burgess House Captains: Dixon: Dylan Crawley, Brienna Cresswell Gwydir: Melanie Elshaug, Calisa James Patterson: Keegan Phillips, Koko Lemke Speedwell: Taylor Stirton, Penny Tracey

Book in for Spring! Learn to swim (Royal Life Saving Program)

Groups & Private Lessons Children with disabilities

Latest UV treated indoor heated pool Qualified Austswim & ASCTA instructors

Open 6 days (Mon—Sat) Also —Aquarobics, Hydro & Birthday Parties!

4397—1282 www.norahheadswimschool.com

2013 CLASS AWARDS

CLASS STAR OF THE YEAR ACADEMIC EFFORT CITIZENSHIP

KE Christopher Johnson Tori Nolan Ethan McAlister Summer Thorne

KJ Keeley-Rai Graham Savio Dang Khiarna-Maye Cooper Mellodee Davis

KP Keleah Scott Billy Foster Scott Farquharson Ashdon Gibbs

K/1T Indianna Johnson Evelyn Williamson Natahlia-Maree Scott Jye Campbell

1B Charlee Ritchie Georgia McAlister Mia Churches Danika Dillon-Robinson

1F Kirra Weaver Taleah Vincenti Summer Chaplin Talon Turnbull

1S Thomas Ellen Ella Freeman Abbey Jones Kailee Speight

2C Dakoda Buckland Mary Williamson Faith Willson Paige Nelson

2S Tia Pezet Jay Churches Isabella Mitev Isabelle Lang

2/3W Summer Austin Angelina Mallett Owen Lumby Ashalee Shersby

3/4B Riley Shortland Amelia Barone Hayley Corderoy Timothy Johnston

3/4C Alyssa Wagstaff Zoe Richardson Thomas James Shannon Parish

3/4N Chanel Cross Lorena Souza Luke Brown Will Chaplin

3/4P Benjamin Openshaw Monique Blackborrow Zahlia Waters Tanner Johnson

3/4R Montana Sharpe Elizabeth Stoner Brooke Mauger Dylan Di Franco

5/6A Hannah Ferris Sarah Woodger Hahn Siripiboon Brienna Cresswell

5/6G Kara Burgess Allexis Khoury Dylan Crawley Chloe Williams

5/6S Caitlin Phee Georgia Kennedy Danielle Bridle Calisa James

5/6W Natasha Fisk Jordan McBride Joseph Johnston Peta-Louise Rixom

MC1 Natalia Hlavaty Rhys Carpenter

MC2 Taylah Antaw Ashley Bourke-Goulden

MC3 Jack-Thomas Aldridge Matthew Kennedy

Dux - Jordan McBride Citizenship - Joel Shortland

Sportsperson - Elija Steiner

9 Amsterdam Circuit, North Wyong

Ph: 4353 5044 Fax: 4353 5088

Email: coastlinekitchens@pacific.net.au

Ph: 4392 1815

& Servicing Authorised Inspection Station, Pink & Blue Slips

Clutches / Brakes / Fuel Injection Suspension / Steering / Discount Tyres

7 Arizona Road, Charmhaven 2263

Lic # 260635C ABN 99 164 379 239

UNIFORM SHOP JANUARY HOLIDAY OPERATING TIMES

The school Uniform Shop will open during the January holidays on the following days/times: Thursday 9th January, 2014 9am—1pm Thursday 16th January, 2014 9am—1pm Thursday 23rd January, 2014 9am—1pm Once school resumes Uniform Shop hours will be: Monday 8am—9.30am Wednesday 8am—9.30am

Cash or Eftpos available

SUMMER SURF SCHOOL PROGRAM Surf Life Saving Central coast will be commencing the Summer Surf Schools Program throughout January 2014. For more information and to register go to: http://www.slscc.com.au/surf/contentMod.php?id+34 Fri 3rd January - Terrigal Tues 7th January - Terrigal Wed 8th January - Toowoon Bay Thurs 9th January - Umina Tues 14th January - Terrigal Wed 15th January - Toowoon Bay Thurs 16th January - Terrigal

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Wednesday 18th December END OF TERM 2014 Wednesday 29th January Students Years 1—6 return Friday 31st January Preschool Friday Group commence Monday 3rd February Kindergarten start Preschool Monday Group commence

ROCK POOL RAMBLES—JANUARY 2014 Explore the wonders of our local rock pools with our expert walk leaders. Wed, 1st January - Toowoon Bay—2.30pm Thurs 2nd January - Norah Head—3.15pm Fri 3rd January - Copacabana—4.00pm Thurs 16th January - Terrigal—2.45pm Fri 17th January - Toowoon Bay—3.30pm Sat 18th January - Copacabana—4.00pm Bookings essential—phone Ocean & Coastal care Initiatives on 0450 990 995.

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OPEN 7 DAYS

Chillax café

C hillax

Tel: 0433 675 434

“ T h e p l a c e t o c h i l l - o u t a n d r e l a x ”

354 Main Road, East Toukley

BREAKFAST · LUNCH

8am—4pm

and all Public Holidays

T h e W i n n e r “ C u i s i n e A w a r d ” 2 0 0 9 & 2 0 1 0

address 285 Main Road Toukley NSW 2263 phone 02 4396 9020 facsimile 02 4396 7596 email sales@twinlakesair.com.au web www.twinlakesair.com.au

SPECIALIST AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS

Mark Whitehead 1 Tumbi Creek Road Tumbi Umbi NSW 2261 www.ritepricetyres.com

All brands of new tyres

Independently owned

Unbiased advice

Huge range of used

tyres from $30

Free computer wheel

balancing and fi tting

Mag wheel specialists

Free tyre disposal

High tech wheel

alignment

Please check that you’re paying the Rite Price for your tyres

4388 4321

FIRIES AND SALVOS KIDS CHRISTMAS APPEAL It’s almost Christmas again and this year Fire and Rescue NSW on the Central Coast will be collecting gifts for kids on behalf of the Salvation Army. This appeal has become a vital part of the Salvos’ collections each Christmas. EVERY FRNSW fire station will be a collection point!!! All gifts collected will be handed over to the Salvos in mid December to be passed on to deserving kids on the Central Coast. Firefighters are asking Central Coast residents to drop gifts in to their local fire station and help make this Christmas a

happy one for many more kids this year.

STAR CLASS AWARDS WEEK 8 KJ Danielle Smith, Jesse Reid KP Rachel Grant, Ari Schipp 1B Isabel Steiner-Hudson, Charlee Ritchie 1S Amarli Waters, Chloe Speight 2C Harley Gleeson, Amber Buttigieg 2/3W Kaleisha Cooper, Alana Telfer 3/4C Natalie Fenton, Olivia Stanford 3/4R Deakotah Finn, Jasmyn Barringer 3/4M Kaitlin Gilchrist, Zaxson Eaton 56G Katy West, Blake Windle 5/6A Max Sedgman, Tiana Rush 5/6S Adam Riding, Shakira Keays 5/6W Joe Johnston, Jessie Herring MC1 Jarrod Webb MC2 Ashley Bourke-Goulden MC3 Ryan Langley, Matthew Kennedy

cnr Pacific Hwy & Chelmsford Road Charmhaven

Ph: 4392 3330

muckabout@optusnet.com.au www.muckabout.com.au

OPEN 7 DAYS (not open Public

Birthday Parties After hours functions

Before and After School/

Vacation care Playland and cafe

Thank you for your support of Toukley Public School