Lismore Public School Excellence, Opportunity and Success

Term 4, Week 5

Lismore Public School Excellence, Opportunity and Success

Term 4, Week 5

Lismore Public School Term 4 Week 6

20th November 2019

Excellence, Opportunity and Success

We would like to respectfully acknowledge the Elders past and present of the Wijabul Wiyabal people and other peoples of Bundjalung Nation. We acknowledge that they are the first peoples of this land on which our school stands.

Date Event Venue Cost Time

22/11/19 Kindergarten 2020 - Orientation Day LPS Nil 9:30am - 1:pm

22/11/19 School Assembly - Christmas Carol Rehearsal LPS Nil 1pm - 1:30pm

26/11/19 Years 6 to 7 High School Orientation Day -

Private Transport Required

Lismore High, Kadina

High & Richmond

River High Campuses

Nil 9am - 3:15pm

26/11/19 Step Up Day LPS LPS Nil 9:30am - 11:10am

27/11/19 Summer Smoothie Day LPS Canteen $4.00 11:10am

29/11/19 Kindergarten 2020 - Last Orientation Day LPS Nil 9:30am - 1pm

3/12/19 Years 6 to 7 High School Orientation Day -

Private Transport Required

Lismore High, Kadina

High & Richmond

River High Campuses

Nil 9am - 3:15pm

3/12/19 Scripture - Final Lesson For 2019 LPS Nil 2pm - 2:30pm

12/12/19 LPS Carols By Candle Light LPS 5:30pm

13/12/19 Sports Assembly - Yrs 3-6 LPS Nil 12:45pm - 1:30pm

17/12/19 LPS Presentation Day

Whitebrook Theatre

Southern Cross

University

Nil 9:30am - 11am

Kindergarten Orientation Day

Thank you to everyone for making the Kinder Orientation

Day such a success! It was beautiful to see so many parents supporting their little ones with the transition to big

school next year. We were so excited to see the

young boys and girls making friends, playing together and

getting used to the school routines.

2020 is going to be great!

RIGHTS - Be safe and Learn RIGHTS - Be safe and Learn

Principal’s Report Bushfire Update

Thanks to staff and students for their ongoing flexibility as we attempt to manage the issue of students being outside with the air quality at the moment being so unpredictable. We are often needing to get students inside at short notice as conditions change so quickly. Whilst we appreciate that this can be frustrating the health and safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Whilst the situation is improving we will continue to monitor and follow our current processes.

The poor air quality has resulted in our ES1/S1 Excursion to Evans Head which was scheduled for this Tuesday being cancelled. Staff are organising an alternate activity for students before the end of term and any payments made will be transferred to the new excursion. Details regarding this event will be communicated as soon as they are finalised. Our Solid Mob activity Day for Stage 2 and 3 students was also postponed last Wednesday and this has been rescheduled for next Wednesday 27th November.

Once again, thanks to everyone for their flexibility around changing dates and routines during this very challenging time.

High Expectations

A reminder to all families that Lismore Public School sets high expectations for students around behaviour. As we move into the end of the year students become tired and can become less tolerant of those around them. The current smoke in the air is also resulting in many of them not sleeping well. Whilst staff are aware of these factors students are still expec ted to exhibit our values of rights, Respect and Responsibility and consequences will result should students choose not to do this. Physical aggression and non-compliance will not be tolerated. We are seeking support from all families by asking them to remind their children about this. There are several exciting opportunities coming up between now and the end of the year for students who can continue to make positive behaviour choices at school.

Attendance

Attendance at school is compulsory for students in NSW when they reach 6 years of age. Regular school attendance has significant positive impact on students achieving desired outcomes. Students should only be absent from school if they are unwell or are on leave for other reasons approved by the principal. Should your child be absent from school it is a legal requirement that you contact the school and provide a reason. The Department of Education has systems in place to follow up and investigate unexplained absences which can result in prosecution and substantial fines. Your support in this matter is appreciated.

Student Progress Reports

Staff are currently in the process of writing Semester 2 student progress reports. We are anticipating that these will be sen t home with students on Friday 13th December. Please keep an eye out for your child’s report on this day. Should this date need to change for any reason families will be notified.

End of Year Activities

As we move into the last 4 weeks of school there will be several additional activities for students. Details of these will be communicated via the newsletter and social media. We are asking that all families be prompt with returning payment and permission notes should this be required to participate. Teachers and office staff are working hard to keep to time frames and ensure all students get to engage in these activities and your support with this is appreciated. If you are unsure about any activities, dates etc please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Have a wonderful week and remember - Rights, Respect, Responsibility!

Jackie Nilon

Principal

RIGHTS - Be Safe and Learn

Infants Excursion Update

Due to the fires in recent weeks, the planned excursion to Evans Heads has been cancelled.

An alternate activity will be arranged for the end of the term. Information including dates and venue will be forwarded once

confirmed.

Please note: Payments made for the Evans Head excursion will be transferred to the new activity.

Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

RESPECT - Be Caring and Polite

RESPECT - Be Caring and Polite

Our PBL Focus Week 6

1. Walk quietly on the left

2. When inside walk in a single line

3. When outside walk in two lines

4. Keep hands, feet and objects to

yourself

In all corridors

BE RESPECTFUL WEAR CORRECT UNIFORM SPEAK POLITELY BE PUNCTUAL

Captains: Sophia G, Dylan S Vice Captains: Jasmine H, Brayden F

Lismore Public School Presentation Day

Tuesday 17th December 2019

9.30am - 11am

Whitebrook Theatre - Southern Cross University

Parents and Carers are invited to join the students and staff of Lismore Public School for the Presentation morning being

held at the Whitebrook Theatre @ SCU on Tuesday 17 th December 2019 starting at 9.30am. Students must wear full

school uniform and will travel by bus to and from the venue on the day. There is ample parking for family and friends.

Bush Tucker Garden

John Paden has been working hard with students from

Stage 2 to establish a bush tucker garden at the school

entrance. The plants were selected carefully and students

have learnt about garden design and environmental factors

influencing their selection and maintenance of the garden.

Well done to all involved. It will be exciting to observe the

growth.

Public speaking

Congratulations Sienna Gadsby who represented Lismore

Public School at the Rivers Public Speaking Competition on

Friday 8th November. We were very proud of how she

confidently strode on the stage at the Lismore City Hall and

delivered her speech to a large crowd. What an amazing

accomplishment!

A group of stage 2 and 3 students from Lismore Public

School went along to watch the performances. We were

very impressed with the high standard of public speaking

and speech writing skills on display. I must also commend

our group of students who listened attentively and showed

great maturity throughout the whole performance.

Well done.

Michelle Stroud-Watts

Lismore Public School

Invites Parents and Carers

to attend the

Year 6 Graduation 2019

Tuesday 17th December

Being held at Zest Function Room

Southern Cross University

5.15pm Arrival for

5.30pm Presentation

6.00pm Dinner

Adult tickets $28.00

Children tickets $23.00

Tickets are to be purchased by

Monday 2nd December 2019

from the School front office.

BookClub Reminder

All Bookclub orders are due back to

school

by Friday 29th November.

No late orders will be accepted.

RESPONSIBILITY - Be Accountable

Lismore Public School 10 Pound Street, Lismore NSW 2480

Phone 02 66 21 5366 Fax 02 66 22 1801

Email: lismore-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web Site: www.lismore-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

2019

The Rivers Secondary College Campuses

Lismore High, Kadina High and Richmond

River High Schools

Year 6 to 7 Orientation Day Reminder

A reminder that year 6 to 7 Orientation Days are

on

Tuesday 26th November 9am - 3:15pm

&

Tuesday 3rd December 9am - 3:15pm

at

The Rivers College including Lismore High,

Kadina High and

Richmond River High Campuses.

As travel is part of the transition process

The Rivers Secondary College Campuses

encourage all students to travel to these

orientation days in the same way they will travel

to school next year. If travelling by bus, you can

check your bus route and pick up/drop off points

by visiting: https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/

northern-rivers, or by phoning your local bus

company.

Students are to wear full primary school

uniform, covered shoes/sports shoes and bring

with them a water bottle and a hat.

Awards will be presented to students at Fridays assembly this week

K/1S: Darcy, Savannah, Billy, Elijah

K/1B: Gene, Maxwell, Cobhan, Kaya,

Caitlin, Phillip

1/2J: Audrina, Harlen

2G: Georgie, Jaxon, Jaymes

2/3H: Brody, Layla, Brody, Drew, Ollie,

Lily, Connor

3/4D: Tama, Lyric, Jayden, Tobin, Jharra,

Bella

5/6C: Brielle, Ashton, Jayla, Amarachi,

Kayla

5/6Y: Ella, Maddi, Joshua, Kyrra