27th August, 2019

FROM THE DESK OF OUR PRINCIPAL Hello/Giinagay, This week is SASS (School Administrative and Support Staff) Recognition Week. It is a week when we recognise the hard work, dedication and ongoing commitment of our Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO) Aunty Glenda, our Administrative staff in the office and library, our School Learning and Support Officers and our General Assistant (GA), the often unsung heroes in our public schools. Our SAS staff play an important role in the school community. They are often the first people you see when you enter a school and are essential to maintaining positive relationships with students, parents and the community. SAS staff work in school offices, in classrooms, libraries and maintaining and caring for school grounds and buildings. They are often the ones to tend to students when they unwell and they ensure the efficient management of school financial and administrative functions. These staff members have a great and positive impact on the running of our school, assisting all students and families in many different capacities. The work they do is invaluable in our schools. Please take a moment to thank them for the wonderful work they do every day. It was fantastic to see so many families attend our Book Week parade and what a wonderful array of costumes from staff, students and families. Thank you Mrs Morgan for organising and co-ordinating this event. Today our 2020 Kindergarten children participated in a Story Time session with Mrs Morgan, our librarian. On Friday our hardworking P&C will be running the Fathers Day Stall. We wish all our dads out there a fantastic Father’s Day this coming Sunday. We are having an increasing number of students arriving early to school which is creating difficulty with supervision and works around the school. Unless a child’s school bus arrives prior to 8:40am children should not be on site until then. If your child walks or rides to school please ensure they are leaving home at an appropriate time so they are not arriving early. Drop-offs should not be before 8:40am. Students who must arrive early due to their bus are expected to sit quietly in the COLA until 8:40am when teachers are on duty. Thank you in advance for assisting in managing this. Next week the Life Education Van will be visiting our school. This worthwhile program has now been operating for 40 years in schools across Australia. It operates in partnership with schools delivering an interactive curriculum based program to Preschools, Primary and Secondary schools helping children achieve the learning out-comes of the Australian Curriculum and the NSW Syllabus. All students will participate with the school is covering all costs so every child has the opportunity to participate. A number of students from Stages 2 and 3 will also be participating in the Shine Dance festival coordinated by Mrs Saunders. See the newsletter for further details. Have a great week. Sharon Rovere Relieving Principal

KINDERGARTEN 2020 ENROLMENT PACKS AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICE

27th August TUESDAY

KINDERGARTEN 2020 STORY TIME - join us in the library for story time

30th August FRIDAY

FATHER’S DAY STALL - $5 per gift (students bring money on the day)

3rd September TUESDAY

KINDERGARTEN 2020 ORIENTATION - 9:30am to 11:00am (in the classroom)

3rd - 5th Sep SHINE MUSIC/DANCE FESTIVAL

2nd - 6th Sept

LIFE EDUCATION - merchandise note to follow

Term 3 Dates for the Diary

(these dates may be subject to change)

STAGE 2 (YEAR 3/4) CAMP COFFS HARBOUR ADVENTURE CENTRE

Thursday, 26th to Friday, 27th September

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

STAGE 3 (YEAR 5/6 CAMP) SYDNEY

Monday, 4th November to Friday, 8th November

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

PAYMENT DATE TO BE PAID BALANCE

$20 Wednesday, 26th June $115

$30 Wednesday, 24th July $85

$30 Wednesday, 7th August $55

$30 Wednesday, 21st August $25

$25 Wednesday, 4th September Nil

Money can be paid in advance of the set instalment dates. It can be paid directly to the office or as an online payment. Payment must be finalised by Friday, 6th September.

PAYMENT DATE TO BE PAID BALANCE

$100 deposit Wednesday, 26th June $615

$100 Friday, 26th July $515

$100 Friday, 2nd August $415

$100 Friday, 16th August $315

$100 Friday, 30th August $215

$100 Friday, 13th September $115

$115 Friday, 20th September Nil

FATHER’S DAY STALL

Our Father’s Day Stall will be held this Friday, 30th August. There are lots of great gifts available for dads, grandads or those special men in your child’s life. Gifts are $5 each and students will visit the stall as a class group. Students are to bring their money on the day please.

TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY

This term our school will be participating in the Partners in Learning parent survey, another part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys (student, teacher and parent surveys) on

student engagement. The survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement.

Running this survey will help our school understand parent/carer perspectives on their child’s experience at school. These include: communication between parents/carers and staff, activities and practices at home and parent/carer views on the school’s support of learning and behaviour. This valuable feedback will help our school make practical improvements. Below is the link for ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.

https://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/images/FAQs/TTFM_Parent_Survey_FAQs_Parent_and_Carers_T3_ 2019.pdf

SHINE MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL

A reminder that the Shine Music and Dance Festival will take place in early September. Shows are scheduled for Wednesday, 4th September at 6:00pm and Thursday, 5th September at 11:30am and 6:00pm at the Sawtell RSL Club.

Tickets can be purchased directly from the Sawtell RSL or by following this link:

https://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?&presenter=AUSAWTELL&event=ShineMus&tck=true

This is a great opportunity for our students to display their skills and promises to be an entertaining showcase of music and dance from our local schools. For further information contact Mrs Saunders at the school.

TYALLA POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING (PBL)

This term we’ve had …

less negative incidents

more positive incidents

less negative incidents about

respect

What a fantastic result Tyalla

students!

Stay kind and keep being

‘Respectful, Responsible and

Resilient’ members of the

community.

Australian Torres Strait Islander

(ATSI) Meeting

8:30am

Thursday, 29th August

Aunty Glenda’s (AEO) Room

All Welcome

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

JULIE MORGAN

Hi, my name is Julie Morgan and I’m fortunate to be the Teacher/Librarian of Tyalla’s lovely library.

Reading is my not so secret power. I love reading for the joy of it, for transporting me into new worlds, new lives and new and exciting adventures.

My family; Nick, James, Lucas and Anika and their partners are mostly avid readers, regularly sharing books we love and those that challenge us.

I love being outside at the beach and in the bush. The ocean is ever-changing and full of life, which both soothes and inspires.

I feel lucky every day that I can share my passion with the Tyalla community. Going to work and doing something I love.

Winning!

KINDERGARTEN 2020

STORY TIME AND ORIENTATIONS

Story Time in the Library (families welcome)

Tue 28th August (in the library) 9:15am to 10:00am

Orientation Sessions (in the classroom - students only)

Tue 3rd September 9:30am to 11:00am

Tue 17th September 9:30am to 11:00am

Tue 15th Oct 9:30am to 11:00am

Tue 29th Oct 9:30am to 11:00am

Tue 12th Nov 9:30am to 11:00am

Tue 26th Nov 9:30am to 11:00am

Parent/Carer Information Session (in the library)

Tue 29th October 9:30am to 11:00am

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