CHATHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL

STRIVE TO EXCEL

Find us at: 17-19 Chatham Ave, Taree NSW 2430

Ph: 02 6551 1081 Fax: 02 6551 2012 Email: chatham-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Thursday 28 March 2013

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

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Good afternoon,

Last week I submitted our student numbers for 2013 to staffing. They have given the school a teacher al-location of twelve class room teach-ers this year. This means that at the commencement of term two we will have to reduce the number of classes from thirteen to twelve. Some students will be placed in different classes. As we are making the changes at the commencement of term two this should have mini-mal impact on students. It also may provide an opportunity for some students who may have issues in their current class to make a change. I will be available to discuss your concerns, if any, during the first two weeks of Term Two. Mrs Annand will be taking Materni-ty Leave for the remainder of the year commencing the beginning of Term Two. As yet I am unable to make a decision on her replace-ment. James, our General Assistant, has made extensive changes to the Cowper Street entrance by remov-ing a number of trees and shrubs. The reasons for this are: removal of

IMPORTANT DATES

WEDNESDAY 3 APRIL

Recruitment 7’s Gala Day

FRIDAY 5 APRIL

Zone Cross Country

School Jacket orders due

THURSDAY 11 APRIL

ANZAC Day Service

FRIDAY 12 APRIL

Last Day of Term

WEDNESDAY 1 MAY

First Day of Term 2 for students

WEEK 2 TERM 2

Parent Teacher Interviews

WEEK 6 TERM 4

Yr 5/6 Camp

a number of trip hazards in ex-posed roots, better supervision of students by teachers, students not climbing small trees that have branches which crack easily and removal of trees that drop branch-es. Please note that there are still many large shady trees in the play-ground as well as covered areas for students to play under. We are currently getting quotes to extend the COLA to cover the gap near the library wall. Hopefully this will be done during the holidays. The shade shelters that are to be dismantled will be positioned around the school, providing even more sheltered areas for students. This week I submitted the Annual School Report. I have now success-fully submitted, within the required time frame and had approved, eve-ry accountable document required of the school for the 2012 year, as I have previously done for the past seven years. Enjoy your Easter Break.

Mr Marshall Callow

School Principal

Term 1 Week 9 Issue 4

LAST DAY OF THIS TERM Friday 12th April

FIRST DAY OF NEXT TERM

FOR STUDENTS Wednesday 1st May

ANDY’S

CAKE

KITCHEN

Pictured left is class K/1T

who have been very busy

creating some wonderful

Easter Hats which they

wore at our Easter Hat

Parade today.

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SPORTS REPORT

Camp - Stage 3 Camp will be Monday 11th November to Wednesday 13th Novem-ber. Camp notes have been issued with a payment guideline. Deposits need to be made to ensure your child can go. There are limited numbers, only 70 students will be able to go. The total cost is $245 with a deposit of $45 required.

Jerseys - Notes and raffle tickets will be given to students on Week 1 of Term 2.

Guest Speaker - “Headway” is coming to visit Stage 3 students on Wednesday 10th April. We will be having a guest speaker come and talk about the brain and it’s functions.

Year 5 - Year 5 have been very busy making and presenting projects on natural disasters. Well done to everyone who has worked hard on their projects.

Miss Anderson - Class Teacher

STAGE 3 REPORT

Zone Winter Trials

The Zone Winter Trials were held this week. We had Jade Dargan, Kassie Waterhouse and

Ashlee Smith represent our school last Monday in the netball. Congratulations to Jade Dargan

on her selection in the zone team.

Yesterday we had 5 students represent in soccer. They were Kurt Fowles and Kaleb Corbett

for the boys and Jade Fowles, Rachel Noonan and Charli Muir for the girls. Representing our

school for the boys in hockey were Zac Sheldon and for the girls Jordan Moscatt, Kalani Cross

and Phoebe Cause. Jordan, Kalani, Zac, Kaleb, Jade and Kurt all gained selection in the zone team for their respec-

tive sports. Congratulations to all of these students. They will now play in Newcastle on Friday 12th April.

Cross Country

Our School’s Cross Country was held recently with some great running by our students. In quite a close contest, the

house results were 1st -Nuruna, 2nd –Perala, 3rd –Bilinga and 4th - Alinga. Congratulation to all students for your

participation.

The Zone Cross Country is on next Friday and we have 32 students representing Chatham Public School. A reminder

to all those students to please return their permission note with the $8 to our school’s office as soon as possible.

Rugby League

Good luck to the rugby league and league tag teams when playing in the Recruitment 7’s Gala Day next Wednesday

3rd April.

Miss Anderson - Sports Coordinator

Soccer

A 6-a-side Soccer Competition for students in Years 2 to 6 started this week. We currently have 12 teams. Due to so

much interest, more teams will be made next week. Students each have a draw and are learning how to follow it to

make sure they do not miss out on their game.

There is also a 5-a-side Soccer Gala Day on Wednesday 10th April for Stage 2 students.

Mrs Gray - Soccer Competition Coordinator

Cricket

The Chatham Public School Cricket Team had a great victory against Taree West Public school last Friday at the Rec.

Grounds. Our boys won by 8 wickets with Kaleb Corbett top scoring with 35 not out. Jakeb O’Brien had a great

game with the ball taking 4 wickets for 12 runs off 6 overs. Kaleb, Matt Molan and Jarrad Gibson all took 2 wickets.

Kyah Kvist batted well and finished 7 not out. Jordan Nowlan and Kyah both did a great job sharing the wicket keep-

ing position. Harley Hardy, Aaron Carney, Bailey Moran and Logan Peck all fielded very well. Great work boys!!!

Below are cricketers Kaleb & Jakeb

Pictured is Jade Dargan

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RECYCLING FOR ART

WORLD EDUCATION GAMES

Just a reminder to everyone to get busy and

complete your artwork for our Art Competition.

All different forms of art are welcome.

Family members can enter for just $1

Students entry is free.

For students, ensure it is labelled with your

name, age & class.

For other family members, please ensure it is la-

belled with your name.

Great prizes including a fantastic gift basket

from our local

CHATHAM NEWSAGENCY

Pictured below is Jakeal Anderson who is assisting Mrs

Gay with the Art Competition.

CHATHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL

ANZAC DAY SERVICE

THURSDAY 11TH APRIL, 2013

12 NOON

STAGE 2 REPORT

Week 9 is here already and Easter Long Weekend is

upon us. It is great to see all of our Stage 2 stu-

dents making some fantastic hats for the Easter

Parade.

The boys in the MC class have been working very

hard in and out of class. The boys have been

planting flowers and vegetables in the garden box-

es around school and have been doing a fantastic

job watering and weeding the gardens. The MC

class is now in charge of the Sports Shed and the

boys are thriving with the new responsibility of

keeping it clean and well organised.

The MC class wishes everybody a safe, happy and

fun Easter break!!

Mr McKenzie - MC Class Teacher

ANZAC DAY

ART COMPETITION

The World Education Games is an annual global online

challenge to get all students (4-18 yrs) excited about

learning, and to give the top students in all schools an

opportunity to see how they measure up against the

best in the world. Last year, over 5 million students

were part of what is now the world’s largest online ed-

ucation event. These games were held earlier this

month—March 5, 6 and 7.

Over the three days of the games, students from our

school competed against players from all around the

world answering 12,332 questions correctly on World

Literacy Day and 6,084 questions correctly on World

Maths Day.

Congratulations to the following students who record-

ed the most correct answers for their age group.

Mrs Drake - School Librarian

World Literacy Day World Maths Day

Will Edmonds (4-7yrs) Damon Budden (4-7yrs)

Jayden Edmonds (8-10yrs) Rhys McCartney (8-10yrs)

Madison Littlejohns (11-13yrs) Ashlea Anderson (11-13yrs)

Our students are thoroughly enjoying our Art les-

sons with Mrs Gay. To make the most of these

lessons, we would appreciate any recyclable ma-

terial that you may have and are willing to donate

to our school. There will be 2 boxes outside our

Craft Room for those donations. Thank you to

those who assist by donating.

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OUR NEXT P&C MEETING

MONDAY 27th May 2013

7pm

IN THE VC ROOM (OLD HALL)

Kristy Hay P&C President

CANTEEN ROSTER

SCHOOL JACKET

Underage Dance Party - 2 May. $5 entry. Yrs K-6

5.30pm to 7pm. Yrs 7-12 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Fully supervised. Fundraiser organised by Taree

Netball. Ph 0408 268 461 to book tickets.

Taree Cartooning Camp - Ages 4 to 15. Sat 18/3

& Sun 19/3 Chatham High School. $35 for long

day $30 for short day. Night Camp $20. Ph 9343

0833.

School Holiday Netball - Development Clinic.

For 9-12 yrs. For further info contact

jula@pivotnetball.com.au

Tinonee Public School Fete Sat 16 March.

Aleesah Darlison (childrens author) doing a Uni-

corn Crafty Party. Lots of activities. Perfect for

ages 4-10 yrs.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

P&C NEWS BREKKY CLUB

ANDY’S

CAKE

Thanks to Andy’s Cake Kitchen for their donation of bread to our Breakfast Club each Tuesday and Thursday.

Mon 1 April Easter Monday

Tues 2 April S.Steadman

Wed 3 April M.Martin

Thur 4 April J.Sowter

Fri 5 April L.Saunders

Mon 8 April M.Masters

Tues 9 April T.Doran

Wed 10 April K.Crossingham

Thur 11 April N.Elliott

Fri 12 April L.Saunders

STEWART HOUSE

SCHOOL CAPTAINS REPORT

COMMEMORATIVE COIN

Australia’s first commemorative $2 coin has been

unveiled by the RSL and the Royal Australian Mint. A

unique Australian legal tender, this ground breaking

$2 coin is simply an outstanding keepsake for every

Australian. The coin depicts the Red Flanders Poppy,

which is synonymous with Remembrance Day and

the sacrifices made by Australians in conflict.

All funds raised go to support our vital RSL programs

helping thousands of Veterans’ and Serving Defence

Personnel and their families in homes and communi-

ties across Australia.

Phone orders can be made on- 6248 7199

Hi everyone! It’s Gabby and Kaleb here bringing you

our news!

We all had a fantastic time at the Easter Hat Parade.

Congratulations to those students who were selected

in the Zone Team’s for their sports. They will now play

in Newcastle.

We would like to invite all parents/caregivers to our

Monday morning assemblies but please remember

that it won’t be on next Monday because of Easter.

You might get to see your child get a green award.

Stage 3 camp permission and deposit notes have gone

home. Please bring them back to your class teacher.

Gabrielle Armstrong & Kaleb Corbett

Our Canteen Coordinator Mrs Page, and her volunteers,

would like to wish all of our schooling community a wonderful

Easter and enjoyable break.

A reminder that if you would like to order a new

school jacket, orders and payment are strictly due

by Friday 5th April.

Stewart House Donation Drive 2013 is asking for

your donation to support the 1800 children who

attend Stewart House each year from public schools

across NSW and ACT. Donation envelopes are avail-

able from our school office for those interested.