Term 2 - Week 9 - Oak Flats Public School
Term 2 - Week 9 - Oak Flats Public School
Term 2 - Week 9 - Oak Flats Public School
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OAK FLATS PUBLIC SCHOOL<br />
27 June 2013 - <strong>Term</strong> 2 - <strong>Week</strong> 9<br />
DATES FOR THE CALENDAR<br />
28 June Last day of term<br />
16 July Students return from holidays<br />
16 July SISA sport program starts for all students,<br />
then continues each Tuesday<br />
17 & 18 July District Athletics Carnival<br />
18 July NAIDOC <strong>Week</strong> activities for K-2 students<br />
19 July NAIDOC <strong>Week</strong> activities for 3-6 students<br />
22 July Last day to pay for SISA sport program<br />
23 July Southern Stars Rehearsal<br />
Canteen volunteers meeting – 2.15pm<br />
P & C Meeting – 6.30pm<br />
25 July Whole school assembly – in hall – 2.15pm<br />
29 Jul – 1 Aug Book Fair in Library<br />
31 July Education <strong>Week</strong> Open Day<br />
20 Sept <strong>School</strong> Fete<br />
27 Oct <strong>Oak</strong> <strong>Flats</strong> Lions Club Inc. Billy Cart Derby<br />
GREEN LEVEL AWARD WINNERS<br />
Matthew Corby Indianna Fittler Phoenix Napthali Kasey Killin<br />
Isaac Samaras Jack Kennedy-Beasy Alex Salmond Rohan Hallatt<br />
Jay Kellerman Nathan Dal-Molin Kaylee Wood Jaxon Day<br />
Reece Chilton Jackson Pully Annabelle Oliver<br />
BRONZE LEVEL AWARD WINNERS<br />
Tyson Fletcher Jordan Miller Tyrell Baker<br />
Tamika Jackson-Marshall Phoebee Douglas Zane Ireland<br />
Matilda Forsyth Montannah Carr Rhiannan Gardner<br />
Mahalia McInerney Crystal Garvey Caitlin Jackson<br />
Joshua Gowers Bryon Pitt Ella Heyman<br />
Zac Wills Lucy Meredith Jared Meiser<br />
Drue Walsh Callum Spillane Max Uz<br />
Blake Mulley<br />
SILVER LEVEL AWARD WINNERS<br />
Dylan Robinson Brodee Beattie Tully Brown<br />
Rachael Piercy<br />
Mia Lobina<br />
<strong>Week</strong> 8 ASSEMBLY AWARD WINNERS K-2<br />
ASSEMBLY AWARD WINNERS 3-6<br />
KA<br />
KB<br />
KS<br />
1/2M<br />
2PN<br />
2F<br />
2/3S<br />
Sienna Garvey<br />
Caden Hooper<br />
Tyrell Baker<br />
Lilly Willstrop<br />
Byron Pitt<br />
Molly Campbell<br />
Ella Koster<br />
Fletcher Jones<br />
Jordan Miller<br />
Jack Talbott<br />
Phoenix Napthali<br />
Brodee Beattie<br />
Jacob Horwood<br />
2/3S<br />
3C<br />
3/4T<br />
4U<br />
4/5A<br />
Isaac Samaras<br />
Jack Kennedy-Beasy<br />
Nash Hooper<br />
Reece Chilton<br />
Jaxon Day<br />
Alex Salmond<br />
Tully Brown<br />
Kasey Killin<br />
Lucy Meredith<br />
Principal’s Report<br />
Wow, what a week! Thank you so much for supporting our students and school with all the events we had this week and the extreme weather conditions with<br />
which we held them under.<br />
Parent interviews appear to have been valuable for staff, students and parents. Please do not forget that you have a right to request to meet with your child’s<br />
teacher at any time throughout the year, you don’t need to wait for formal interviews. Call and make a mutually convenient time at any time throughout the<br />
year.<br />
The discos were a huge success, with students going home a little sweaty and with large smiles on their faces. These events were a P & C fundraiser and jointly<br />
hosted by the staff and P&C. I would like to thank all of our volunteers; it was a pleasure to see everyone working together for the students.<br />
We have had excellent reports regarding our students’ behaviour. The Life Education teacher indicated she enjoyed her time here and that our students were a<br />
delight. Our choir went to Balarang, thanks to such patient and supportive teachers and parents. They too were well-behaved and participated with enthusiasm<br />
and pride.<br />
Unfortunately, the soccer knockout and athletics carnival were cancelled. Mr Lendrum is carefully selecting a district team for next term and whilst the task is<br />
difficult and not ideal, we had no other choice. We will organise a sports fun day in term 3 to replace the athletics carnival and will use the bus fare collected to<br />
transport us to the grounds for this modified event. New notes will be distributed next term and parents will be invited to join us.<br />
I would like to remind parents and carers that animals are not permitted on school grounds. Whilst you might like to take the dog for a walk and pick up the<br />
children, animals must stay outside of the school gates. As you can appreciate, for the safety of students this is a department and school requirement.<br />
We have reviewed school assemblies and asked for feedback and suggestions. As announced last Monday morning, we will hold one assembly a week for all<br />
students in Kindergarten to Year 6. At this assembly our student leaders will conduct the event where the special awards and merit awards will be presented.<br />
Please join us commencing Thursday 25 July at 2.15pm for our new assembly format. We will trial this during semester 2 and fine-tune it for 2014.<br />
Next term Mrs Sandra Puglisi will be taking leave, Mrs Sonia Noakes will teach 2PN in a fulltime capacity. We wish Mrs Puglisi well as she spends time with her<br />
new grandchild and then has an operation.<br />
Well, I have been principal of this fine school for one term. Upon reflection I can say I have enjoyed every day. I am grateful for the support and encouragement I<br />
have received from staff, students, parents and the community. I am very proud to be the principal of <strong>Oak</strong> <strong>Flats</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>School</strong> and look forward to continuing to<br />
build upon the strong partnerships that exist.<br />
Best wishes , Karen Hodge
APPLICATIONS TO ENROL AT OFHS A reminder to parents of Year 6 children that applications to enrol at OFHS are due to Mrs Wigny by Friday<br />
28th June. Your child was issued this form on Monday. Thank you for your co-operation. Alice Wigny<br />
SOUTHERN STARS REHEARSAL ONE On Tuesday 25th June the Southern Stars Dancers went to North Wollongong Indoor Cricket Centre for their<br />
first rehearsal of dance in preparation for this spectacular event. The day was received well by all who attended and the children enjoyed dancing and meeting<br />
children from other schools. A special thank you to Miss Atkins for taking and supervising the children. Southern Stars Dancers represented OFPS with pride!<br />
Well done! Alice Wigny.<br />
NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATIONS AT OFPS We will celebrate NAIDOC week at OFPS when we return in <strong>Term</strong> 3, week 1. The<br />
National Parks and Wildlife Service have been invited to provide our children with a range of activities to recognise NAIDOC week. Early<br />
Stage 1 and Stage 1 will participate in these activities on Thursday, 18th July from 10.15 - 2.00pm. Stage 2 and 3 will then attend these<br />
activities on Friday 19th July at the same times. The cost for this wonderful opportunity will be covered by school funds.<br />
SOUTHERN ILLAWARRA MUSIC FESTIVAL PRELIMINARY REHEARSAL Congratulations to all the students who participated in the<br />
Preliminary Choir Rehearsal at Balarang <strong>Public</strong> <strong>School</strong> yesterday. They were great representatives of our school and it was a very successful rehearsal all<br />
round, given the weather conditions. A huge thank you to all those parents and families who cooperated to assist in getting the students to and from Balarang –<br />
we greatly appreciated your assistance at such short notice. Just another reminder that our performance date for the Music Festival is Wednesday, 14th<br />
August, at the Shellharbour Club, so please mark that date in your diaries! Tickets will be $15.00 (on sale <strong>Week</strong> 1 <strong>Term</strong> 3) available at the Main Office – once<br />
again, only 2 tickets per child, but there may be extras available from other schools if needed. During the holiday break, students in the Choir may like to check<br />
that they have a shower cap available for the performance, preferably one with some bright colours/spots/stripes etc!<br />
OAK FLATS COMMUNITY CHOIR Our Choir will resume meeting in <strong>Term</strong> 3 on every 2nd Tuesday evening, 7 – 8pm in the<br />
hall. The first session for next term will be 23rd July. Newcomers most welcome – just come along if you enjoy singing together with<br />
others!<br />
WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN STICKERS Thank you to our supportive school community for collecting stickers.<br />
Tomorrow is the final day to send any extra stickers in. Stay tuned for the final total and<br />
PRESCHOOL ENROLMENT APPLICATIONS FOR 2014 We are currently taking enrolment applications for the preschool for 2014. As we will<br />
be processing these applications early in <strong>Term</strong> 3, all applications need to be in by 9th August.<br />
P&C NEWS: Oh what a night! Thank you to all the students that<br />
came to the discos, we had heaps of fun and you all looked fabulous.<br />
Thank you to all the teachers that helped on both nights including our DJ’s<br />
Mrs Burke and Mrs Cunningham. Thank you to the P&C that helped as<br />
well. It was very successful raising $1452. We are looking forward to the<br />
next disco in term 4.<br />
The Fete is our next event, which is on Friday September the 20th. This is<br />
the last day of term 3 and we look forward to an awesome day. There will<br />
be a rage of fun stalls, rides and food alley. Who will be dunked A list of<br />
teachers and how it will work will be in the next newsletter. We are looking<br />
for volunteers to help us on the day, if you can spare an hour we would<br />
love to hear from you. If you would like a stall, please contact us at<br />
ofpspc@gmail.com or see Kelley.<br />
CANTEEN NEWS: The soup for the 1 st week of next term will be<br />
cauliflower and chicken noodle, it costs $3 and comes with a bread roll.<br />
Thank you to all the volunteers that have helped in the canteen this term, it<br />
very much appreciated by the students, staff and canteen committee. If<br />
you can help next term, please see Janette in the canteen.<br />
Community news:<br />
Mindful Parenting.<br />
For parents, grandparents or carers of a child with a disability. Learning mindfulness techniques you can apply to parenting.<br />
Respond to challenging situation with choice - rather than reacting automatically. Practice new skills to manage stress and anxiety, increase your enjoyment of<br />
the parenting journey. Meeting other parents and caregivers with similar experiences. Any caregivers in a parenting role are encouraged to attend. Cost is<br />
Free. Time 10am-12:30pm, 6 weeks x 2.5 hours. Venue at Illawarra area to be announced. Friday 9th August and then 5 consecutive Friday’s. RSVP.<br />
Register by contacting Melinda on 0429 161 663 or Mark on 4222 7686.<br />
Artspace <strong>School</strong> Holiday Program Artspace is a creative arts studio for children and young people aged 3-18 years, located in<br />
Corrimal. Studio offerings include fun, inspiring classes during school term and special interest workshops during school holidays. For more<br />
information about the <strong>School</strong> Holidays program go to http://www.bigfatsmile.com.au/artspace/<br />
SHELLHARBOUR CITY STADIUM CROOME ROAD - ALBION PARK RAIL PHONE: 42 573468 OMG SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM<br />
(Outrageous Mini Games) AGE 6 - 12 Wednesday 10 th July 2013 10-30am - 12pm Cost $6.00 per person Bookings Essential Ph: 42573468
5/6M ANDY GRIFFITHS ILLUSTRATIONS<br />
Jake Thomas<br />
Isabella Blanch<br />
Mia Vujasin<br />
Erin Schneider
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