Duri Public School - Tolerance, Self Discipline, Independence

WEEK 9, TERM 2 , 2011

22nd June, 2011

Thursday, 23rd June - Pet Day

Friday, 24th June - 6th round of the Small Schools’ Tennis Comp.

Friday, 1st July - Finals of the Small Schools’ Tennis Comp.

- Reports go home

- Last day of Term 2

Monday, 18th July - Staff Development Day - no students

Tuesday, 19th July - Students return to school for Term 3

Duri Athletics Carnival Results We had a great day yesterday except for the cold weather. The results from the day were:- Minor Girl Champion - Molly Ison Minor Boy Champion - Shadrach Morgan-Blair Junior Girl Champion - Emma Ison Junior Boy Champion - Isaiah Morgan-Blair Senior Girl Champion - Jacinta Cooper Senior Boy Champion - John Thompson The winning house was Mitchell. Congratulations! Mrs Pearson is getting the trophies engraved and they will be ready next Thursday.

Athletic Champions - 2011 Back row: John Jacinta and Isaiah Front row: Shadrach, Molly and Emma

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Debating Lucy Cantrill, Deanna Scharffetter, Jacinta Cooper, Harriet Scales participated in the debate today and after a great effort from both teams the Blackville team won the debate. Leisl Cooper was the timekeeper and Lara McKay was the Chairperson. We thank Mr Ian McEachern for adjudicating the debate and to Miss Drayton for organising the team. Chess against Werris Creek Public School Clancy and Eden Walters, Isaiah Morgan-Blair and Michael Hume are in the Chess team that is travelling to Werris Creek Public School today to compete in the Small Schools’ Chess Championships. We wish them luck. A big thank you to Narelle Walters for transporting the students to Werris Creek and staying with them all day. Regional Cross Country Last Friday, 17th June, Harriet Scales competed in the Regional Cross Country at Coolah and came 12th. Great effort, Harriet. Harriet Scales and Lucy Cantrill are representing our school in hockey and netball as part of Timbumburi teams. Small Schools’ Tennis Competition We are up to Round 6 of the Small Schools’ Tennis Competition. The draw for this Friday 24th June is as follows:- Duri A plays Timbumburi A1 - transported by Tina Scales Duri C plays Moonbi - transported by Craig McDonald Please remember to bring in your $3.50 to Mrs Pearson each week that you play. This is our last competition game and the finals are on next Friday, 1st July. All teams play on Finals Day. If anyone can help with transport next Friday, please let Wendy know. Pet Day Pet Day is tomorrow, Thursday, 23rd June. Mrs Rimmer has asked that there be NO PETS ON THE BUS. Thank you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

Shadrach Morgan-Blair - Friday, 24th June

Merit Awards - Week 7, Term 2, 2011 Hannah Riley - excellent report writing

Blake Christie - trying hard reading report Lucy Cantrill - Debating participation

Deanna Scharffetter - Debating participation Harriet Scales - Debating participation Jacinta Cooper - Debating participation

Michael Hume - Chess participation Clancy Walters - Chess participation

Isaiah Morgan-Blair - Chess participation Eden Walters - Chess participation

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ATHLETICS CARNIVAL - 2011

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Tamworth Zone PSSA Softball Claire Brown, Hope Taylor and Emma Ison are attending the Regional softball trials today Wednesday, 22nd June. We wish them luck. Ms Dufty’s Visit Ms Ruythe Dufty, our School Education Director, will be visiting our school next Wednesday, 29th June between 9.30-11.30. Library News Could you ensure that all your child’s library books are returned by the end of this term please. Year 6 T-shirts The 2011 Year 6 T-shirts have arrived and they look fantastic. Students will be asked to pay $25.00 towards the cost of these shirts. Eggs for Sale The school has some free-range eggs for sale if anyone is interested. They sell for $3.00 a dozen. WANTED - An old water tank Would anyone have an old water tank at home that they are not using. The school is interested in obtaining one to hook up to one of our new roof structures. It doesn’t have to be in wonderful condition as long as it holds water.

PET DAY PET DAY PET DAY PET DAY ---- Thursday, 23rd JuneThursday, 23rd JuneThursday, 23rd JuneThursday, 23rd June 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 ---- 11.00 am11.00 am11.00 am11.00 am

On the day your pet will need water, food, collar, On the day your pet will need water, food, collar, On the day your pet will need water, food, collar, On the day your pet will need water, food, collar, lead and bedding (cage if needed).lead and bedding (cage if needed).lead and bedding (cage if needed).lead and bedding (cage if needed).

If your animal is antiIf your animal is antiIf your animal is antiIf your animal is anti----social, a small visit is better than none.social, a small visit is better than none.social, a small visit is better than none.social, a small visit is better than none. Horses will be tethered in the shade Horses will be tethered in the shade Horses will be tethered in the shade Horses will be tethered in the shade ---- and shown on and shown on and shown on and shown on

the oval after 11.00 am.the oval after 11.00 am.the oval after 11.00 am.the oval after 11.00 am. Senior Powerpoint presentations will be shown in the infants room Senior Powerpoint presentations will be shown in the infants room Senior Powerpoint presentations will be shown in the infants room Senior Powerpoint presentations will be shown in the infants room

and infants assignments will be presented under the COLA and infants assignments will be presented under the COLA and infants assignments will be presented under the COLA and infants assignments will be presented under the COLA between 9.00 between 9.00 between 9.00 between 9.00 ---- 11.00 am11.00 am11.00 am11.00 am

Let’s have a great day!!Let’s have a great day!!Let’s have a great day!!Let’s have a great day!!

NO PETS ON THE BUS PLEASENO PETS ON THE BUS PLEASENO PETS ON THE BUS PLEASENO PETS ON THE BUS PLEASE