TERM 4 | WEEK 9 | 11 DECEMBER

IMPORTANT DATESWed 12/12 S1 - Party Day

P&C Christmas Event 6pm

Thurs 13/12 Presentation Day ES1 - 9.30am S1 - 11.30am

Fri 14/12 Presentation Day S2 & 3 - 9.30am ES1 - Party Day

Mon 17/12 Stages 2&3 Party Days

Tues 18/12 Year 6 Ceremony - Hall 12.00 - 1.00 pm Year 6 Farewell

Wed 19/12 LAST DAY OF TERM 4

TERM 1 2019 COMMENCES ON WEDNESDAY 30th JANUARY

FOR YEARS 1 - 6

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NEWSLETTERPOINT CLARE PUBLIC SCHOOL

Nurturing Inspiring Achieving

Thought of the Week

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS – INSPIRING TEACHERS What a great year 2018 has been at Point Clare Public School! We have had a large number of successes and have been fortunate enough to be supported by a caring school community and a hard working P&C. I would like to acknowledge the fantastic work that our teachers complete on a daily basis in their classrooms. Without excep-tion they plan, prepare and evaluate the children’s learning with so much attention to detail, it is truly inspiring. Our schools results this year in the NAPLAN data and our own internal school results proves that the vast majority of the improvement measures that the staff identified in our School Strategic Plan are being achieved. Additionally I would like to thank our exceptional administration staff for their ongoing professional-ism and support of the students, the teaching team and the community.

PRESENTATION DAY & REPORTS A final reminder that our Semester Two Reports will go home tomorrow December 12th. Presentation Day for ES1 & Stage 1 will be held on December 13th with ES1 commencing at 9:30am and Stage 1 starting at 11:30am. The Stage 2 & 3 Presentation will be held on December 14th commencing at 9:30am. Please be aware that all award recipients will have received notification of an award by now. P&C CHRISTMAS EVENT Please don’t forget to come along and support the P&C Christmas event tomorrow night starting at 6pm. All the action will be taking place under the Library COLA between 6-8pm, including performances by our stu-dents and the drawing of the Christmas raffle (raffle tickets will be avail-able to purchase on the night). The canteen will be open and selling homemade pizzas, hotdogs and sushi as well as frozen treats and sweets. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate will also be available. Purchases during the evening can be made using cash or Munch Monitor (no pre-ordered food). Fun passes can be purchased for $10 and will include six choices from the following: Nail art, fun photo booth, card making, edible Christ-mas tree, Christmas tree hats, jumping castle, face painting, popcorn and fairy floss.

POINT CLARE PUBLIC SCHOOLNurturing Inspiring Achieving

Takari Ave Clare Point NSW 2250 | 02 4325 0594 | pointclare-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.pointclare-p.schools.nsw.edu.au | www.facebook.com/PointClarePS/ | pointclareschoolcouncil@gmail.com

VOLUNTEERS LUNCHEONToday we have held our annual thank you luncheon for all of our school volunteers. December 5th was International Volunteer Day, and is a dedi-cated day when the world acknowledges the efforts of volunteers in build-ing stronger and more cohesive communities. This year’s theme – Volunteers Build Resilient Communities – recognises the role volunteers play in strengthening local communities and advocating for change. In celebration of International Volunteer Day, Volunteering Australia is also pleased to announce the new theme for National Volunteer Week 2019 – “Making A World of Difference”, which will be held from 20-26 May. On behalf of the school, I would like to thank all of the classroom helpers, canteen volunteers, scripture and ethics teachers and all of the other community members who have given up their time to make our school the great place it is today. STAFFING UPDATES Due to an unexpected personal issue, Mrs Carey has had to take leave for the remainder of the 2018 school year. Mrs Carey has done a wonderful job as the Early Stage 1 Assistant Principal and she will be sorely missed by the children, staff and community. The teaching responsibilities for ES1 Blue for the remaining 7 days of the 2018 school year will be undertaken by Mrs Leanne Ryan and Mrs Ricketts. Mr Scott Campbell - Principal LIBRARY NEWS

Returning Books - This week I will begin the annual Library Stocktake. Please ensure that all books are returned to the library. Throughout Week 9, library books will be collect-ed from class each morning. Students will not have their usual library lesson, however returns can be made anytime during the day, before and after school or to the front office. Please DO NOT leave library books outside the library if the library is closed; sim-ply return them to the office. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Please contact me, if you have any concerns regarding a misplaced or lost book. In some instances, a small replacement fee may be required to assist with the purchase of a new copy of the book, I can be contacted via phone or letter, through the school office or email (jodie.mccabe1@det.nsw.edu.au). Thank you for your assistance and understanding.

Holiday Reading - Don’t stop reading in the holidays! Join the local library and borrow endless amounts of quali-ty books. Membership is free and once you are member of Central Coast Libraries, you are able to borrow from any branch (Woy Woy, Umina, Erina, Gosford, Kariong, Tuggerah). Join online here https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/membershipThe libraries also offer great holiday programs for kids. Have a look at their ‘What’s On’ page here https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/whats-on

Volunteers - Thank you to Angela Mitchell and Sharon Gallant, for your help covering books this year and to Jan Hunter for coordinating the Scholastic Book Club. Your support has been amazing and the students and I are very grateful to all of you.

Have a wonderful Christmas and Happy Reading!Jodie McCabe

Letters have been sent home to all award recipients in Stages 1, 2 & 3 inviting families to the respective

Presentation Days.

ALL Kindergarten students will receive an award at the

ES1 Presentation Day assembly