Term 4, Issue 19 27th November 2013

D I ARY D ATES TO REMEMBER :

Bookclub

Due

Monday

2nd Dec

Volunteers

Morning Tea

Tuesday

3rd Dec

Year 6

Farewell

Wednesday

11th Dec

Presenta-

tion Day

Thursday

12th Dec

Christmas

Concert

Monday

16th Dec

Party Day Tuesday

17th Dec

Last Day of

School

Wednesday

18th Dec

Lochinvar Public School

Bulletin Lochinvar Public School

A unique school achieving success.

VOLUNTEERS MORNING TEA NEXT WEEK We are hosting our annual thank you morning tea for all our helpers and volunteers. Invitations were

sent home last week and we hope to see as many of our helpers at this morning tea as possible. It is

just a small way in which we can say thank you for helping us out in many different ways throughout

the year. We cannot manage without your help.

END OF YEAR The end of the year is getting closer and this is almost our last Bulletin for

2013. We have a busy time coming up in the next few weeks with several

changes to routine. These changes in routine can often cause some

excitement in students. We understand that this is an exciting time for all

students with many changes and different things happening each week.

They can sometimes lose control or forget how to behave in a sensible

manner. We also understand that school is still a place where all students

and teachers need to feel safe and especially at this time of the year,

happy. No teacher wishes to come to school and be concerned their class

is misbehaving, being cheeky or rude to teachers or other students or

student actions in and out of the class that cause damage to equipment,

property or cause harm to another student. There have been a number of

incidents over the last 2 weeks where teachers have expressed concern

over class behaviour, some individual student behaviour as well as

inappropriate incidents in the playground by students from all classes.

We have addressed these concerns with a variety of responses.

I am extremely disappointed that this matter needs to be raised. I am also

at a loss to explain why student general behaviour has become so unlike

our usual high standard. We encourage you to discuss general behaviour

with your child so that they fully understand that silly or hurtful behaviour

is unacceptable at any time of the year and will not be tolerated over the

remaining few weeks of this year.

If the misbehaviour continues to cause harm, shows a lack of respect for

others well being or causes harm to others or their property, then more

serious actions will be need to be taken. This action could include

exclusion from school activities that are considered a privilege. This can

include the school and class fun day/ party day that will be held in the last

week of school.

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STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS COMING SOON All students will receive a written report for Semester 2 in 2 weeks time. These reports demonstrate

student progress in all key learning areas with a particular emphasis on English and Mathematics.

Please take the time to read these reports so that you are aware of how your child is progressing and

if there are any areas that students need to strengthen. You are able to discuss these with your

child’s teacher if you would like any clarification or if you have a concern. Please make sure you

organise a time convenient to you both.

SCHOOL LEADERS 2014 ELECTIONS HELD SOON Year 5 students have been thinking about their suitability as school leaders for 2014. Students will

have the opportunity to hear candidate’s campaign speeches in our assembly room on Thursday 5th

December at 9:15am. The student body (excluding Year 6) will have the chance to vote immediately

after the speeches. Parents are welcome to join us for these speeches.

The students will elect 2 School Captains and 2 Prefects. Students will receive their badges and be

sworn in at our Presentation Day Assembly on Thursday 12th December. The School Captains will be

elected by popular vote; most votes for a girl and most votes for a boy. The Prefects positions will be

decided by the number of votes received by each student, regardless of their gender. This makes it a

fairer proposition for both boys and girls with only a small number of male candidates. We wish all

students good luck in their campaign for election as a school leader for 2014.

SWIM SCHOOL HAS BEGUN 25 students from year 1-3 have taken up the opportunity to learn to swim over the next 10 days.

Students are being supervised by Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Harwood during these swimming sessions.

A qualified Aus Swim teacher is also engaged to assist with groups at the pool. The lessons run for

10 days and we only offer this service every 2 years. Students not involved will be supervised at

school by Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Tomlins and Ms. McCutchan.

P&C CHRISTMAS R AFFLE TICKETS ON SALE SOON . Our final P&C Fundraiser for the year is our Christmas raffle. 8 Prizes will be on offer this year. Books

of raffle tickets will be sent home on Monday next week and the prizes will be drawn at our Christmas

Concert evening on Monday 16th December. Tickets cost $1 each or 3 for $2. A book of 15 tickets

costs $10. Prizes are pictured on the final page. Names drawn from the hat will have a free choice of

the table of prizes.

YEAR 6 ORIENTATION D AY AT RUTHERFORD H IGH SCHOOL All students attending Rutherford Technology HS will have their Orientation Day next Wednesday,

4th December. Students need to spend the day at the high school getting to know the environment

and experiencing some lessons. They will get to meet other students from other schools and

generally get a feel for their new school. We wish all students a great day. Information was sent

home last week with students about the Parent Information Evening held the evening before.

Parents are responsible for getting students to and from the high school that day.

CHRISTMAS SCRIPTURE SERVICE NEXT WEEK Our end of year Scripture Service will be held on Thursday, 5

th December at 10:00am at the

St Joseph Convent Chapel in Lochinvar. All students have a role to play in the Service and parents

are welcome to join us at this service. This is the final scripture activity for 2013.

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ASSEMBLY AWARDS

K INDERGARTEN / 1

Hannah Cant - great skipping skills.

Wil Bullman - great work in P.E.

Kyra Platt - great work with sight words.

Lucas Johnson - great work in maths.

YEAR 1 /2

Pursha Gibbs - writing a great recount of Sister

Bossy.

Xandah Hoover - being interested and

motivated

Patrick Fletcher - being a brave and patient and

welcome home.

Connor Gibbs - excellent effort in all classroom

activities.

Clare Sheahan - beautiful stained glass artwork.

Reece Weissel - beautiful stained glass artwork.

YEAR 3/4

Thomas Joyce - writing a great version of

Tiddalik the frog.

Liam Johnson - Outstanding effort in Aboriginal

dot Art.

Hope McCredie - Outstanding effort in Aboriginal

dot Art.

Bayden Halson - an excellent version of Tiddalik

the frog.

Teneil McLoughlin - outstanding behaviour in

class!

YEAR 4 /5 /6 Laila Kirtley - consistent effort in homework

Term 4.

Ryan Keane - consistent effort in homework

Term 4.

Emily Johnson - great interview presentation.

Abby-Rose Carpenter - working very well in all

areas.

Ryan Keane - taking on a tricky job - partner

dancing.

BEST BOY:

Taj Jones, Declan Williams & Connor Gibbs.

BEST G IRL:

Mikaelee Grime, Sierra Philp & Jackie Wiessel.

BEST CLASS :

Year 1/2 and K/1.

HEALTHY LUNCH AWARDS :

Will Bullman & Jared Gibbs.

ASSEMBLY ITEMS :

4/5/6 - Kitchen Safety.

V IS ITORS FROM THE H IGH SCHOOL B AND TO ENTERTAIN THE STAGE 2 STUDENTS Our students in Year 3 and 4 will have the opportunity to listen to the gifted musicians from

Rutherford Technology High School who are coming to share their musical expertise on Friday,

6th December after swim school. This is a free concert and will allow students to hear a variety of

musical instruments in a close and informal environment. Instruments from the wind family will be

showcased and includes flutes, clarinets and trumpets.

THANK YOU R AY Thank you Ray Carson for his assistance at the P&C Bunnings BBQ. Sorry Ray. We appreciate

your help at the end of a long and busy day.

P & C CHRISTMAS

RAFFLE The Lochinvar Public School and the P&C Association would like to take this opportunity to

thank the sponsors who donated gifts for our 2013 Christmas raffle.

HW Line Bore - Front End Loader (Toy).

Hover Family - Dump Truck (Toy).

Harvey Norman - GPS.

Rhea’s Hairdressing - Hair Care Products.

Brokenwood Winery - VIP Tour & Wine Tasting.

Reding Cinema - Family Pass x 4.

Superstrike - Family Pass x 4.

Fresh Ham - Lochinvar Playgroup.

Hunter Valley Gardens - Christmas Lights Spectacular.

Hunter Air - Solar Filigree Table Light.

L IBR ARY NEWS - M ATERIAL WORLD In Year 3/4 we

have been

learning about

different materials in our environment.

To help reduce landfill we have decided

to try and make a difference by

recycling old mobile phones, ink

cartridges and clothes. Please if you

have any of these at home help us

recycle by placing them in the tub

outside 3/4’s room over the following 2

weeks.

Thank You

Mrs Howard.