Nymboida Public School

Innovation, Opportunity and Success

3890 Armidale Rd Nymboida NSW 2460

T 02 6649 4137 F 02 6649 4238 E nymboida-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

www.nymboida-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

NEWSLETTER Week 3 Term 4 06 November 2018

A supportive, diverse and engaging learning environment that develops confident and creative students.

Variety Postie Dash What a fantastic day we had yesterday! Thank you to all parents and community members who assisted on the day. There were many comments that it was the best food they had eaten on their journey so far. Well done to everyone. The P&C raised a substantial amount of money through the generous donations of food supplied for the event and through the raffle. Enjoy the photos! RSL Remembrance Day Service Just a reminder that the service will commence at 10.30am on Sunday and the RSL have asked that everyone be in position by 10.20am. Mrs Johnson will bring the wreath and will meet the attendees near the front of the Pelican Theatre at 10.15am. Students are to wear their school uniform and hat. Toys/Backpacks for Coonamble Andrew Paterson, the principal at Copmanhurst Primary School is collecting backpacks and toys for distribution in the drought affected community of Coonamble. Donations of toys only will be gratefully received as well. The backpacks and toys will be distributed to Kindergarten children in the affected area. Andrew will be collecting the donations at the end of Week 8 (7 December) so we have 4 more weeks to continue our collection.

School Attendance Attached to the newsletter is information regarding the legal requirements for attendance provided by our local Home School Liaison Officer. Please take the time to read this. All students must attend school each day unless there is a valid reason that they are unable. If a child has been absent, a note or verbal advice should be provided by the parent or carer as soon as possible. Big River Film Festival The Big River Film Festival will be held at South Grafton High School on Wednesday 21 November. A bus has been organised at no cost to students, and this will be a whole day outing for the students. After the film festival we will be having a picnic lunch in town and are currently organising an activity for the afternoon, more information will be provided shortly. The bus will then bring the students back to school by 2.45pm. Parents and community members are welcome to attend the film festival.

Important Dates Fri 9 Nov Swim & Gym Kindergarten Transition Sun 11 Nov Remembrance Day Service 10.30am Wed 21 Nov Big River Film Festival Tue 4 Dec Yr 6 South Grafton HS Orientation Thu 13 Dec Presentation Day

Canteen Roster

Friday 9 Nov— Kim

Friday 16 Nov - Erin

Our Week 2 Award recipients !

REMINDERS

RSL Remembrance Day Service on Sunday -

attendees to meet Mrs Johnson at front of Pelican

Theatre at 10.15am.

Parent Advice Regarding Attendance at School

Legal requirements:

In NSW it is compulsory for children to attend school between the ages of 6 years and 17 years of age. The

only exception to this is where students have very unusual and specific circumstances that require an alter-

native educational program.

For children of primary/infants school age, it is the parents/carers responsibility to ensure the children are

attending school. Children should attend school every day that the school is open for instruction – unless

there is a satisfactory reason for not attending.

Satisfactory attendance is 85% or above. Anything below this level is regarded as being unsatisfactory. If the

school cannot resolve attendance issues then the student is referred to the Home School Liaison Program

and it becomes a legal matter.

Good attendance:

It is vitally important that good habits are introduced from when students first start school. Students need to

understand that attending school is a normal, enjoyable and regular part of their life – ie: attending school

needs to become part of their routine and something that always ‘just happens’.

Some strategies to achieve this:

Talk to your child before they start school so that they are well informed, positive and prepared for

school. Build the experience up and create a sense of anticipation.

Help to build the anticipation by making an ‘event’ of getting the required materials for starting school

– backpack, uniform, lunchbox, drink bottle etc.

Make sure your child is organised of a morning – allow adequate time to have breakfast, get dressed

and get to school – try not to make mornings stressful. An established routine is important.

Make sure your child has adequate sleep each night so that they are well rested and alert of a morn-

ing. Avoid television watching before school.

Make sure your child has adequate food for a day – nutritious and suitable food makes the day enjoya-

ble and sustainable.

Prepare your child for school again before resuming after weekends and holidays.

Talk to your child after each day and let them tell you what has happened – show an interest in their

day and in their schooling.

Make home reading/home work a priority by setting aside time each evening – establish a routine.

Return notes promptly, and read the school newsletter – show interest in your child’s school.

Get to know your child’s teacher and mention them when talking to your child about school.

DO NOT take your child out of school unnecessarily, or for non essential reasons (shopping, outings

etc). This not only disrupts the learning, but also devalues their education by showing other things as

being more important. Try to make appointments and extra-curricular activities (music, dance lessons,

sport coaching etc) outside of school hours.

From time to time there will be things that concern your child. It is important to deal with these issues

promptly and effectively. If you are in any doubt, contact your child’s teacher and discuss any difficulties or

concerns with them. COMMUNICATION is the key to solving potential problems and ensuring smooth run-

ning with schooling. If in doubt - talk to someone at your child’s school. The class teacher is generally the

first person to approach, and they can usually deal with most enquiries.

Schools also are referral agents and have access to some people who can help with specific problems (eg.

School Counsellor, Student Services Consultant, Home School Liaison Officer), so if you feel you may need

some assistance with anything to do with your child, then speak to someone at school.

At school many of the activities are ‘on-going’ ie: they are carried over from one day to the next. If your child

misses a day, or part of a day, then it can be difficult for them to resume that activity when they return, as

they may have missed some of the lead up work, or the completion of some of the work they were doing. If

this happens then children can become disengaged from school as they lose touch with the activities and

the people there. This will sometimes create the problem of children not wanting to go to school as they no

longer feel comfortable there or part of it. This problem can be avoided by not letting them lose touch with

school, by ensuring full attendance.

If your child sees that you value education and take school seriously, then they will too.

By working together, we can make their schooling an enjoyable experience and the place they want to be.

COMMUNITY INFORMATIONCOMMUNITY INFORMATIONCOMMUNITY INFORMATION

Clarence Valley Council Parenting Toolbox Clarence Valley Council is producing the Parenting Toolbox again this 22nd to 30th November. The project is aimed at parents and carers across the Clarence to provide them with information and support around the topic of raising children. The Toolbox is for all parents and carers not just those who are facing immediate challenges. Please see the attached flyer for more information.