Dear Parents and Carers

Relay for Life

On the 18th October it was the annual Relay for Life event in Cessnock. For the first time there was a parade and schools were asked to attend. I was there with just one family who walked with me. There were quite a few other Nulkaba students there but they were actually part of Relay teams. Well done to those students as well. A special thanks to Chloe B and Tahni B who carried our banner and walked with me to the Sportsground. Well done girls.

Kindergarten Expo

Our annual expo was held again last Monday and was a great success. On a suggestion from one of the mums at P&C I conducted guided tours for new parents. This proved very popular and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting our new families and 'showing off' all the amazing parts of our school. It was wonderful to see so many families here taking advantage of the expo. The bag that was handed out has an extensive list of information for you. If you missed collecting it please come and do so at the office. Don't forget the Teddy Bear's picnic next week.

Fitness

Just a reminder that there are fitness classes conducted in the School Hall through the week by Svelte. Monday and Tuesday at 5pm and Wednesday at 4.30pm. Cost is $10 per class - there is no joining fee. Thursday afternoon is Ballaties - Pilates to music and is a great stretch class. Cost is the same and children are welcome. I hope to see you there.

P&C

Our final formal P&C meeting for the year is on Tuesday 11th November. Please come along and support our school. As part of the new Planning Cycle for schools I will be discussing our directions and seeking your input into this. This is a very important part of the Planning Cycle and I would love it if you can attend. This would be at 6.45pm. The meeting begins at 6.30 pm.

Swimming School

This program commenced this week and what wonderful weather we have had. Let's hope the weather continues for next week as the children are really enjoying this experience.

Grandparents Day

I was blown away by the number of grandparents who came to our first annual Grandparents Day. While walking around I saw lots of happy, smiling faces. Children were enjoying reading to their grandparents. We will be holding this every year and look forward to expanding this program. Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Thank you for your patience with morning tea.

Book Fair and Parade

This will be happening next week. I always look forward to this event. This year we have had raffles, colouring in competitions, guessing competitions and will have the fair and Parade to look forward to next week, Please come along and purchase some books. It is a great time to shop for presents. A sausage sizzle will be held as well. It will be great fun. Ted Prior's visit on Thursday will be a wonderful end to a fun filled week.

Narelle Hunt

Principal

Nulkaba Public School

Nulkaba News Nulkaba Public School

5 O’Connors Road NULKABA NSW 2325

Phone: 4990 1805

Fax: 4991 1408

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

Web: www.nulkaba-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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`What’s on the Calendar? 2014 Term 4 – Week 4

Fri 31 Oct Red Day - “Day for Daniel” Keeping Kids Safe

Sat 1 Nov Aerobics

2014 Term 4 – Week 5

3 – 7 Nov Year 2 Swim School

3 – 4 Nov Annual Book Fair Viewing

Mon 3 Nov Kindergarten 2015 - Teddy Bears Picnic

Tue 4 Nov Stage 3 - 2015 Leader's Speeches

Wed 5 Nov Book Fair Sale Day

Thu 6 Nov Author Visit - Ted Prior

Year 5 University Careers Session

2014 Term 4 – Week 6

Tue 11 Nov P&C Meeting 6:30pm in Staff Room

12 – 13 Nov Leader's Camp

Thu 13 Nov Year 5 University Careers Session

For more information please visit our website: http://www.nulkaba-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/calendar

Reminder Final Date for Payments

Stationary Fees Now Payable

Term: $20; Year: $80

Sausage Sizzle Due: Friday 31 October

Stage 3 Surf Day Due: Friday 14 November; $15

2015 Stage 3 Canberra Excursion - 1st Deposit Due: Friday 14 November; $40

P&C Meeting

Tuesday 11th November 2014 at 6.30PM

In the School Staff Room

All welcome, have your say be involved in your child’s education

Parents new to the school especially welcome

NULKABA NIBBLES

CANTEEN ROSTER

Canteen Week A – Term 4 Week 4

Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October 2014

Day Date Names Thursday 30 Oct Z. Shilder Help Needed

Friday 31 Oct W. Saywell J. Slatter

Canteen Week B – Term 4 Week 5

Monday 3 November to Friday 7 November 2014

Day Date Names Monday 3 Nov S. Parker P. Twentyman

Tuesday 4 Nov K. Watson V. Williams S. Zilic

Wednesday 5 Nov R. Meyers L. Robinson

Help Needed

Thursday 6 Nov A. Burke K. Saunders A. Trowbridge

Friday 7 Nov R. Corcoran L. Hirst

Canteen Week C – Term 4 Week 6

Monday 10 November to Friday 14 November 2014

Day Date Names Monday 10 Nov Help Needed

Tuesday 11 Nov K. Laybutt A. Smith

Wednesday 12 Nov S. Clark

R. Procter

Thursday 13 Nov W. Jenness K. Vickers

Friday 14 Nov J. Borghero M. Wills

IF YOU CAN HELP TO FILL OUR CURRENT VACANCIES PLEASE CONTACT

LINDA ON

0457 514 786

Support your school by volunteering in the canteen once per month

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Library

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Remember when you believed in anything and everything?

Researchers from the University of Western Australia are investigating children’s tendencies to being tricked, fooled and misled by their peers. We are looking to see how this develops in children, and when children outgrow this. We are looking for parents of Kindergarten – Year 6 children (especially 10 and 11 year olds) across Australia to complete an online survey (15 – 20 minutes). Participants will go into a draw to win one of 10 $50 gift certificates to Coles/Myers. To participate go to: http://tinyurl.com/childsvq5 Or for more information please contact Rebecca Seward at (08) 6488 4652 or rebecca.seward@research.uwa.edu.au

Library Reading Challenge Every year students who

complete the Premier’s

Reading Challenge are

eligible to undertake the

Library Reading Challenge.

This year only a few

students took up the

challenge, but their

efforts are to be commended

all the same. We can say

special congratulations to

the following students —

Georgina P 2S, Chloe D S2B

and Julia B S2B. These

girls have earned a voucher

to use towards Book Club or

Book Fair items. Well done

ladies!

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Crunch&Sip

Please ensure your child has a water bottle filled with water and a piece of fruit or vegetable every day. For more information visit: http://www.crunchandsip.com.au

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