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Class Action in the Mercury...

Year 6 and Mr Dewar have been doing lots of fantastic things in class and you can hear all about it on page 20 and 21 of todays Mercury. We have sent a copy home to each family so you can all see how great our school looks. Well done Year 6 and Mr Dewar and thanks for making us sound so great. We are definately the best school on the South Coast!

Happy Harold has arrived... Happy Harold and his caravan arrived

in the school this week and all students K-6 will participate in the important learning that happens inside this mobile classroom. Happy Harold introduces the students to the very important and manditory learning around drug education. It begins in Kindergarten by discussing the difference between different types of medication and goes all the way through to Year 6 where they learn about illegal drugs and tobacco and the effects these can have on the body. In class the students continue the conversations that are introduced in the van. The money that parents pay for their children to go into the van

goes towards the running and maintenance costs associated with the van and its staff. Please ensure you get your payments in.

P&C Meeting...Just a reminder that today is P&C Meeting day. The meeting starts at 5:30 in the school staff room and everyone is welcome. We have several new parents who have joined the team this year and they have all stepped up to take on roles to help us raise much needed funds for the school. We have nearly paid off the heating and cooling systems in the classrooms and we will be moving on to our next target soon, thanks to all the great efforts of our small band of parents who run these events. I will be presenting the School Management Plans, Annual School Report and Three Year plan at todays meeting.

NAPLAN...next week Tuesday, Wednesday and

Thursday...These assessments will take place on the 15th, 16th and 17th May. Students have been preparing for these assessments in class. These assessments a re used by the

government as a source of data gathering to help fund schools. Students at Corrimal Public School are taught through quality teaching strongly guided by current syllabus documents, additionally we provide our students with opportunities to answer questions framed in a multiple choice format so there should be no surprises in the assessment. How can you help? Encourage your children to read lots and lots of good books. The one thing that may hinder some students is not being able to read fast enough to be able to answer all the questions in the time allowed. There is a lot of reading involved in this assessment. If you have any questions or concerns, drop in and have a quick chat with your class teacher. Please remember that these assessments are only a small snapshot of your whole child.

Opportunity Class Applications...

Applications are available on line w w w . s c h o o l s . n s w . e d u . a u /ocplacement and from the office if you are desperate.See you around the playground.

Pam Grosse

• 8/5/2012 P&C Meeting, 5:30-7:30pm• 9/5/2012 Second Life Education Visit• 10/5/2012 Mothers Day Stall• 11/5/2012 District Cross Country Carnvial &• 11/5/2012 Wollongong City Council Presentation• 14/5/2012 Third Life Education Visit• 15/5/2012 YR3 & 5 NAPLAN Assessments• 16/5/2012 YR3 & 5 NAPLAN Assessments• 17/5/2012 YR3 & 5 NAPLAN Assessments • 23/5/2012 Sydney Aquarium & Wild Life Excursion

Year 3 & Year 4• 28/5/2012 Book Week Performance - note attached

WEEK 3 TERM 2 2012 NEWSLETTER PH: 4284 4231 FAX: 42841392

The Corrimal Connection

Working Together

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Email: corrimal-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.corrimal-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

For your Calendar...

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District Cross CountryNorth Wollongong District Cross Country will be run at Bulli Park Friday 11th May (Week 4). 8/9 Years and 10 Years run 2km, 11 & 12 Years run 3km (one lap will be 1km). We will be catching a bus with Bellambi Public School. PSSA charges each child a levy and students catching the bus will also need to pay a transport cost.Notes and money due as soon as possible.

Friday SportsFriday Sports will commence in Week 4. All students have been alloted to a Sports group and permission notes for Sports involving travel will come home this week.

Year 6- T Shirts

Year 6 T Shirts have been given out this week and they look simply fabulous!

Mr Dewar Sports Coordinator

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Mother’s Day Stall

Just a friendly reminder that the Mother’s Day stall is this Thursday 10th starting at 9.30am.

* * * Prices range from 50c to $5.00 * * *

So as no student misses out on the opportunity to purchase their gift for mummy, each child can only purchase one gift. If there are gifts left over, the children will be given the opportunity to purchase another gift later in the day.

Thank you for your support and understanding Michelle, Danial & Christine

Wollongong City Council AwardsThis Friday the 11th, Wollongong City Council are coming to the school to present their awards to Amelia and Ruby-lee. The presentation will be at 9.00am followed by a performance for Stage 2.Parents are welcome to attend.

M Bourne

Boori Pryor Book Week PerformanceThis year on Monday 28th May, “Boori (Monty) Pryor” is coming to our school. The children will be involved in a participatory program of dance, didgeridoo, body-painting and Dreamtime stories. Please find attached this week a permission note. This will need to be returned to the Administartion Office by Wednesday 23rd May. Thank you.

Miss King Librarian

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Canteen RosterWed 9/5/12 Kylie

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Thurs 10/5/12 SarahZoe

Frid 11/5/12 JaniceNeridaRobert

Mon 14/5/12 JanaRenee

Tues 15/5/12 Canteen Closed

Wed 16/5/12 WandaShereeDanielle

Thurs 17/5/12 Ann MareeAngie

Frid 18/5/12 SarahBelinda

Mon 21/5/12 JodieLisa

Tues 22/5/12 Canteen Closed

Canteen NewsDue to current price increases some prices in the Canteen will have to change therefore a new Canteen Menu will have to be done. The new menu will be out in the next few weeks. Keep reading in your newsletter for updated Canteen information. The Canteen's aim is to provide fresh healthy quality food at affordable prices.Thank you for your continued support.

Wanda - Canteen Coordinator

Book Club NewsHi Mums and Dads,Last week your child would have brought home a new issue of bookclub. If you have some books to order, could you please place it (with payment) in the school office box. The last date to hand in orders will be this Friday 11th May. As always, each book ordered earns $$ for our school to spend on resources, so thank you all for your support.

Lisa Lockett - Book Club Coordinator

“Cadbury’s Chocolate Fundraiser”The kids were so excited to take home their chocolate carry boxes yesterday. Each Freddo cost $1 and there are 50 per box and are due back to school on the 16th June. If you do not sell all of your chocolates just bring in the money you have raised in a sealed envelope with your name and amount into the money box located in the Administration Office, and any left over chocolates in their box to the Canteen. If you sell your box and would like another one please see the Canteen. There are lots of prizes to be won, so get out there and sell to your friends, family and colleagues and don’t forget any chocolates eaten must be paid for!

Enjoy your chocolates.

Thanks Wanda & Zoe - P&C Members

Community News

WOLLONGONG JUNIOR CHESS CLUB JNR CHESS TOURNAMENT

2012 SUMMER SUNDAY

(Under 18 Year Olds)

7 ROUND SWISS

WHEN: 10:00am Sunday 27-May-2012 (Start 10:00am to 4:00pm)

WHERE: CRINGILA COMMUNITY CENTRE HALL

32 Lake Ave CRINGILA

Trophy Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd + Age Groups

Games will be rated by NSWJCL

Results will influence qualification to

NSWJCL Country Championship

Entry Fee: $10

Arbiter and Information: JOHN MAZZIERI

Phone: (02) 4283 3080

e-mail: mazzieri@exemail.com.au

WOLLONGONG JNR CHESS CLUB meets Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm (not school hols)

Fairy Meadow Community Centre Other SUNDAY TOURNAMENTS 26-AUG-2012 - WINTER 18-NOV-2012 - SPRING 02-DEC-12 - INVITATION QUALIFIER

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Boori (Monty) Pryor Book Week Performance

Dear Parents/Carers

Aboriginal Education is an integral part of the school curriculum. This year on Monday 28th May 2012, “Boori (Monty) Pryor” is coming to our school. Monty Pryor is a

multi-talented performer and an articulate public speaker on Aboriginal issues. The children will be involved in a

participatory program of dance, didgeridoo, body-painting, Dreamtime stories and personal stories from Monty’s

childhood.

This educational performance will take place in the hall at 12:00pm. The cost of this performance is $5.00 per

child.

Please sign the permission note below and return to school with payment of $5.00 per child no later than

Wednesday23rd May 2012.

Thank you

Miss King

Teacher Librarian

Boori (Monty) Pryor Book Week Performance I give permission for my child ___________________________________of class _______________ to attend the

performance ‘Monty Pryor’ Monday 28th May 2012 at 12pm in the school hall.

I enclose $5.00 as payment. (Last day for payment is Wednesday23rd May 2012.

Parent name______________________________________Signed_____________________________________ (Print)

DDiissccllaaiimmeerr:: As the cost of the activity is calculated on the approximate number of students attending, the school is unable to refund the amount of this activity due to any illness or absence on the day.

Thank you.

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