Concert Yesterday I sat in the front row and witnessed a fantastic show which included every Alma student and it was amazing to see the level of confidence in performing before an audience. I can admit to quite a few tears being shed in the front row watching those performances yesterday. I know that parents, care providers and family members can be justly proud of what they saw before them yesterday and I was certainly very proud to have been a part of the Alma School Community over the past four years. I’d like to thank the children and staff for a fantastic effort in putting such an enjoyable and entertaining performance together. It seems that each year the concert gets better and better and watching yesterday’s effort I have to wonder how are they going to top this in 2012. I have no doubt that somehow it will be topped.

Bike Safety Just recently we’ve had reports made to the school about Alma school children riding their bikes on the footpath down Patton Street without much regard for the safety of pedestrians who are using the footpath. I must remind you all whether you’re riding a bike or a scooter to school that you must be aware of the safety of pedestrians and consider their right to use the footpath safely. I am seeking parent support in reminding children about the fact that there are safety rules even for bikes and they need to be responsible for following rules.

Hats I’ll take this opportunity to remind children about sun safety and the need for everyone to wear their school hats to play in the sun. It’s also timely to remind children that the warm weather will be with us at the start of next term and their hats need to be in their bags at all times so that they can put them on at every break.

New Principal The new Principal appointed to Alma for 2012 is Glynis Lugnan and she will be taking up her position from the beginning of 2012. In the meantime Diana Goodfellow will be the Relieving Principal for Term 4. And finally thank you for your continuing support it’s been a pleasure working with the Alma community.

Larry Micevski Principal

Principal’s Report

Community news

School Vision

Screening

Farewell Mr Micevski

Concert Photos

Enrolment Information

Term 3 Week 10 Wednesday 21st September 2011

Telephone : (08)8088 2181 Fax: (08)8087 3691 Website : www.alma-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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Available from:

• The Salvation Army Family Store

• Silver City Cinema

• Algate House

• The Salvation Army Welfare Office (Tues & Thurs mornings)

..Or by calling Major Brenda Stace: 0407 905 468 Major Kelvin Stace: 0407 005 468

Funds raised will go to CATHERINE HAVEN REFUGE FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN

On behalf of ALL the Alma staff I would like to wish you good luck and all the best for the new journey that lies ahead. We will no doubt move forward without you, as schools are resilient communities and change is an everyday event but we will miss your generous spirit, warm hearted nature and “flexibility”. As we make adjustments for our new Principal we will be thinking of you out there on the coast, driving on the freeway, swerving in and out of traffic ( and not to miss kangaroos) and finding your way through those busy suburban streets……(you will definitely need to get that new GPS!!!) Farewell, enjoy reconnecting with your family and take care. You’ll be a hard act to follow!! From everyone here at Alma…..dear old Alma!

Broken Hill Little Athletics Broken Hill Little Athletics season commences the first week back in term 4. Thursday 13th

October, 5.30pm start. Picton Oval

All enquiries to Shelley McRae ph: 0427 885 358

Broken Hill City Council School Holiday Program Broken Hill City Council have issued a timetable of school holiday activities. If you would like a copy , they are available in

the Alma school office foyer.

SCHOOL VISION SCREENING

Families of K-2 students are reminded to return their permission notes for the school vision screening as soon as

possible please.

Last day for term 3 is Friday 23rd September 2011.

School returns for term 4 on Monday 10th October 2011.

CANTEEN WILL BE

CLOSED THIS FRIDAY

I love holidays!

THE SILVER CITY CINEMA will hold a one-off screening of the

movie SOUL SURFER (PG)

Saturday, September 24th 2.00pm

Pre-purchased Tickets: $10.00 each,

managed by THE SALVATION ARMY BROKEN HILL

AT THE MOVIES

Action

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Lights…

ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOL

Kindergarten Enrolment—Year 2012 Name of Child ………………………………………………………………………………….. Date of Birth ………………………………………………………………………………….. Parents’ Name ………………………………………………………………………………….. Address ………………………………………………….....Phone……………………. Preschool Attended …………………………………………………………………………………… Name of older brothers / sisters attending Alma Public School ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………....

2012 Kindergarten Enrolments

I can’t wait to go to Kindergarten at Alma

School next year!

If you have a child starting Kindergarten next year (2012) please complete the form below and return it to school. Children must turn 5 years of age before 31st July 2012 for enrolment in Kindergarten.

A parent information night and orientation days for incoming Kindergarten children will be held next term.

If you are aware of neighbours or friends who have a child due to start next year please pass an enrolment form onto them.

Telephone : 80 881244 Fax No : 80 88 5560

2012 Enrolments Children turning 4 years old before 31st July 2012 are welcome to enrol at Alma Bugdlie Preschool for 2012. Bugdlie Preschool offers children a high level of quality pre-school education, encompassing all aspects of child development through structured play, art, music and outdoor activities. Early educational experience at Bugdlie Preschool gives young children the adequate preparation required to enable a smooth transition into a main school environment and their learning years ahead. For further information, please contact Alma Public School - Telephone 8088 2181 or call into the Alma School Administration Office - Hours 8.30am - 3.15pm Bugdlie Preschool is a designated Aboriginal Preschool. There are 20 places available. The priority of places goes to Aboriginal children first, if all 20 are not taken then we look at other criteria e.g. Socio-economic.