Thursday 20th November 2014 Maths at home

Kids' early experiences with measurement are often based on

watching their parents. Seeing mum or dad measure and pour

ingredients for a recipe or weigh items at the fruit shop will often

become part of their play.

Maths at home: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework

-and-study/mathematics/mathematics-tips/helpling-your-child-

measure-mass-and-volume

Student Leaders

The process for selecting student leaders for 2015 has

commenced, with interested year 5 students having nominations

supported by both peers and a parent before attending an interview

to discuss leadership opportunities in 2015. 19 students are

campaigning for school leadership positions next year, currently

working on a poster, preparing a badge to identify them and a

speech to be presented on Wednesday 10th December at 12pm.

Following this speech the K-5 students will vote for student leaders

for 2015, with the 6 students attracting the most votes being

nominated as leaders. These 6 students will be selected based on

voting without a gender bias. The two students with the most votes

will become our school captains. It is possible that the leadership

team in 2015 may comprise of a number of combinations of male

and female students, or may in fact be all female or all male. It is

important for us to send a message to our students that

opportunities are available based on one’s own merit rather than

gender.

Tea Towels

The proofs for tea towels have arrived—the P&C anticipate that the

tea towels will arrive at school prior to the end of term.

Luke Hubbert

Principal

2015 Planning

The funding and staffing of Public schools is based on a range of

factors, the most significant being the number of students en-

rolled and the corresponding number of classes required to sup-

port enrolled students. An increase or decrease in student num-

bers impacts not only the physical and financial resources re-

quired to operate the school but also impacts upon the person-

nel, with an increase in numbers resulting in additional staff ap-

pointed and a decrease in numbers triggering staff transfer. Our

organisation for 2015 is well under way but we need to be very

precise with our student enrolment to ensure appropriate plan-

ning. I ask for families intending on leaving our area before the

commencement of the 2015 school year to advise the school and

for any outstanding enrolments to be completed ASAP to allow

us to finalise plans.

Go Forward

Students of the Week

KH

Kolbi H for working hard to improve his reading.

Lily D for a wonderful improvement in all areas of literacy.

Shanay S for telling interesting news.

Kolbi H for always being respectful and a hard worker.

KT

Estelle N for improved use of reading strategies.

Zac W for being a respectful, safe learner.

Ruby T for working hard to improve her writing skills.

William M for excellent work in maths.

S1G

Tamsyn W for excellent achievement in Reading.

Charlie C for excellent achievement in Mathematics.

Will L for excellent achievement in all learning areas.

Tom S for pleasing achievement in Mathematics.

S1J

Bailey B doing his best in all areas.

Angus S for always producing quality work.

Evie P for great listening skills to follow instructions.

Matilda D for working hard to do quality work when writing.

S1T

Hayden A for excellent homework presentation.

Katelyn D for working well in Health lessons.

Chelsea O for being a respectful, safe learner.

Hannah A for always being a great role model for others

and showing enthusiasm in all areas of learning.

S2D

Charlotte E for amazing digital photography manipulation.

Caleb R for amazing digital photography manipulation.

S2J

Sebastian D for listening and contributing in class discus-

sion.

Logan B for his efforts in reading.

Stefanny S for her efforts in spelling and handwriting.

S2R

Kiana T for working harder in class.

Shayla H for working well in Mathematics.

S3A

Lila H for being a kind & responsible student.

Erin B for always completing quality work.

S3B

Abbey-Lea P for being a hard worker with great listening

skills.

William N for improved effort and results in mathematics.

S3M

Nicola S for outstanding effort in reading groups.

Emily B for showing great leadership skills.

Scholastic Book Club—Issue 8 2014

Due: Friday 21st November

Please place completed order form with correct money in an

envelope in the letter box at the front office.

Sorry late orders will not be accepted!

Enquiries to Mrs Handley

P & C News

Christmas Raffle

Ho, Ho, Ho!!!!!!! Calling for all Donations!!!!!!!

Our festive season is almost upon us and we are starting to get

ready for our Christmas Party and Carols night.

As always we will be holding a Christmas Raffle, which will be

drawn on the night.

Any donations will be greatly appreciated, and you can

leave it with the lovely ladies at the office.

Thompson’s Pie Drive 2014

Orders will be delivered to the school Friday 21st November

2014. Please collect your order from the school hall between

10.30am and 11.15am.

Orders not collected at this time will be sent to your child’s class-

room.

Thank you for your support.

P & C Association

Gold Medal Correction

Our last newsletter contained a list of students under the

heading “Congratulations to the following students for receiving

their Gold PBL Awards”. The list contained was a provisional

list and may have contained the names of some students who

are still on their Gold Medal journey. Students will know when

they have achieved their gold medal based on their PBL books

and will receive gold certificates in class throughout the term.

Teachers will be able to clarify each child’s progress if asked.

My apologies for this error.

Stage 2 Incursion – The Colonial Days

Last Wednesday Years 3-5 participated in a super presentation

at school. Sergeant Kennedy and James Murphy transported us

back to England, over the seas on The First Fleet and into the

early penal colony in Australia. The day provided many laughs,

enjoyment, drama, games and of course… learning.

In England the law was very hash. When you stole something

the value of the item decided how much you got whipped.

Sometimes soldiers would use a special whip called a cat o nine

tails, it took chunks out of your skin and caused lots of pain.

The convicts on The First Fleet were in very cramped cells. As

they were so hungry they often didn’t tell the soldiers when

someone died just so they could still get their rations.

Life for a convict in Australia was very hard. Skilled labourers

had some opportunities to work for money and eventually earn

their own land to work.

We enjoyed skipping, throwing the horseshoe, competing

against the other boats and hearing all the gory stories. It was a

fun day with many people dressed in olden day clothing.

CANTEEN ROSTER Commencing 24 November 2014

Monday Jenny Lambert / Nanette Jackson

Tuesday Raylene Jackson / Kellie O’Connor

Wednesday Rhiahn Hutchinson / Melissa Dunkley

Thursday M Schreiber / K Bailey / J Passfield

Friday T Vernon / N Ewing / J Gronbeck / V King

Commencing 1 December 2014

Monday Kristi Case / Brooke Howson

Tuesday Georgett Boesen / Louise Hamilton

Wednesday Joy-Ann Thompson / Kate Perkins

Thursday Jenny Lambert / Lorraine Travers

Friday K Wakeman / L Allison / J Hodgins

Dates to Remember

Term 4, 2014

Week 7

Friday November 21

P&C Pie Drive Delivery

Book Club order due

Week 8

Monday November 24

Assembly Item S3M

Week 9

Wednesday December 3

Year 6 Orientation Day MVHS

Thursday December 4

SRC Rainbow Mufti Day

Week 10

Monday December 8

Assembly Item S2R

Wednesday December 10

Student Leader Speeches

Thursday December 11

Presentation Day

Friday December 12

Twilight Carols