Pambula Public School Views from the Hill 25 Oregon St Pambula NSW 2549 Tel: 0264956006 Fax 0264956426 Website: www.pambula-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: [email protected] PAMBULA PUBLIC SCHOOL 25th February, 2014 From the Principal’s Desk HORSE RIDING LESSONS WOLUMLA Cert.3 Horse Riding Instructor Fully Insured ENQUIRIES: VERONICA 0450 797 310 Coming Events Dear Parents, Well done to Makenzie & Lily who were named Jnr & Snr Girl Champion. It was great to see so many parents attend our Parent/Teacher meetings last week. Feedback received from both parents and teachers indicate that these meetings are considered a valuable time to discuss the year ahead and to mention any specific concerns you have. Congratulations also to our semester one SRC representatives. These children meet regularly with SRC teachers Mrs O’Halloran & Miss Burke to plan and organise ways to improve our school and also to raise money for worthwhile charities. Miss Martin and Mrs Houssenloge also ran an information session on the school’s Facebook page. This session was also well received. Regards, Mark Thomson Principal Term 1 Week 5  Friday 28th Feb Clean Up Australia Day  Friday 7th March School Assembly  Friday 14th March Fundraiser Biathlon  Thurs 20th March Girls Zone Soccer  Mon 24th March Girls Hockey  Friday 11th April Easter Hat Parade Our teachers were more than happy to stay back to run their class sessions, however I think it fitting to thank them for their time. Congratulations to our cricketers and swim team who both had wins last week. Our cricket team defeated Tathra and will move on in the Primary School Sports Association competition, whilst the swim team dominated at the Zone carnival with many individual and team achievements. K&C KENNEDY & COOKE Lawyers For all your Legal requirements Contact JOHN HARDING, MARK HAGAN, PAUL THOMPSON 60 YEARS OF LOCAL EXPERIENCE 1/33 Market Street, Merimbula Phone 02 64974200 Fax 02 64952074 Email: [email protected] Photos of the Week Thank you to our sponsors School Information Merit Awards for 21st February, 2014 Congratulations to the following students who received Merit Awards at our assembly. KBU KOM 1B 1W 2R 2V 3Mc 4/3M 4H 5R 6/5C 6L Quinn Smith, Haylee White, Sarah Rowland Darcy Wilson, Dixie Dunstan, Cooper Lucas Matt Cole-Gammell, Millie Lanesbury, Amelia Walsh Talia Van Houten, Tierhys Hall, Amali Alcock Zara De Jong, Jacob Jones, McKinnley Lucas Jack Krohn, Joel Little, Mackenzie Rowland Cale Bray-Clark, Will Smith, Jai Grant Dan Hassell, Ivy Smith, Oliver Gardner Ffion Roberts-Thompson, Mitchell Taylor, Crysten Kennedy Emily Hodkinson, Bella Davis, Jeremy Koenigkamp Bianca Peck, Christian Dadd, April Budd Layla Paskevicius, Hannah Powell, Jack Greer Clean Up Australia Day On Friday 28th February, the students of Pambula Public School will be participating in Clean Up Australia Day. Each class will clean an area in or around the school under the supervision of their class teacher. Kinder and Year 1 will clean up around the School and Years 2 to 6 will have areas outside the school grounds, which will include some town streets. The students will need to wear proper walking shoes and a hat. They will also need to bring gloves (preferably gardening or non-disposable). Students will not be permitted to pick up glass or sharp objects. 2014 Biathlon Major Fundraiser We will be holding a Biathlon on Friday 14th March. It will take the form of a walk, run and bike ride to and around Pambula Wetlands and old Racecourse. Those that are able to can bring a roadworthy pushbike. By gaining sponsorship for their efforts, students will raise much needed funds that have been earmarked for technology and computers within our school. The last time we held this event we raised around $8000 as well as having a great day. Parents are most welcome to come along, or join in the walk, run and ride. SRC Representatives Congratulations to our Semester 1 SRC Reps for 2014. Liam Roberts-Thompson, Tayah Hill, Eve Wilson, Shaun Smith, McKinnley Lucas, Jacob Jones, Rosie Abbott, Anastasia Budd, Will Kellar, Zoe Golet, Denu Oliver, Luke Edwards, Zak Keogh, Olivia Nolan, Otis Coyle, Annie Gilbert, Matt Douch, Lisa Bond, Jess Fulton, Mia Edwards. Captains/Prefects: Harry McAlpin, Pippi Keogh, Jack Smith, Ebony Ashcroft, Georgia Brian, & Kynan Baker. School Information Student Absences: - A reminder to parents that when your child is absent from school please send in a note explaining the reason for this absence. Also, if your child is late for school or leaving the school early, please make sure they present at the office to have this recorded. Absence Booklets went home with the last newsletter. If at any time you require more, they are available from the school office. School Banking: Students are able to participate in school banking through Bendigo Bank. The bank collects the banking each Wednesday from school and then return the books the same day. If you are interested in your child opening an account, please call in to the Bendigo Bank. Change of Address/Telephone details: Please see enclosed with this newsletter a Student Details Update form. If you have changed any of your contact details please complete the form and return to the school ASAP . Thank you General Permission to Publish and Disclose Information. The above blue permission notes were sent home last week. If you have not yet returned the completed form, could you do so as soon as possible to enable us to update our records. Thank you Zone Swimming Carnival Last Friday saw students from all over the shire come together for the Far South Coast Primary School Sports Association (PSSA) Zone Swimming Carnival at Candelo Pool. In perfect conditions, swimmers from all schools excelled themselves in the pool and their sportsmanship was fantastic. Pambula Public School's team was very strong with 11 swimmers bring home 3rd place ribbons, six swimmers achieving second place and an incredible 10 Pambula students winning their events. Pambula's performance in the relays was exceptional with all four teams placing. The race of the day was the Senior Girls Relay with Pambula winning the extremely close race by less than one second to nearest rivals Merimbula. Makenzie Baker was the Junior Girls Champion and Lily Ferrara the Senior Girls Champion. The day came to a perfect end for the Pambula Team as they were named as Zone Champions. The school is extremely proud of all of our swimmers who not only performed with finesse in the water, but were brilliant ambassadors for our school. Community Announcements Sapphire Coast Tennis. Fling Physical Theatre. Now taking enrolments for classes in Classical Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Gymnastics, Acrobatics and Boys Parkour. Enquiries Ph: 6492 0222 or email: [email protected] for further information. Coaching for Tem 1 takes place after school Mon & Wed. We are a Tennis Australia Hotshots deliverer providing pathways for children to improve their tennis. To register contact James on 0409 315 542. Stageflight Drama Classes: Workshops will be held in Cooma on 18th & 19th March, 2014 for parents and carers of school age children on the autism spectrum. Online registrations please go to website: www.positivepartnerships.com.au or the Information line number: 1300 881 971 Weekly classes begin week of 11th Feb, 8 sessions per term for $90. Discounts for multiple family members and Footprint theatre members. Primary 3:45 to 5 pm Tuesdays. Secondary @ 5—6:15 Tuesdays, Primary Advanced @ 3:45—5pm Thursdays, Adult @ 5—6:15pm Thursdays. For further information contact 6495 7435 or www.stageflight.com.au Merimbula Diggers ARFC. Girls Cricket Coaching Clinic Positive Partnerships Workshops. Registration and training will commence on 24th & 26th February at Berrambool Oval at 4:30pm. Registration fee $40 for juniors. Auskick rego will commence after the Easter break. For further information contact Chris 0419 569 532 or Bruce 0411 0612 837. Free coaching clinic will be held Sunday 2nd March @ Berrambool Oval between 10 am & 12 noon. For details contact Dave Allen 0498 690 848 or email [email protected] Pambula Thunder Hockey Club Sapphire Coast Academy. Taking enrolments now for Gymnastic Acrobatics Classes. Beginners 5-8 yrs, Intermediate 8-12 yrs, Competitive (all ages), Kinder Gym 3-5 yrs, Teen Acrobatics 12 yrs plus & Parkour 8-12 yrs & 12 yrs plus. For further information contact phone 0421 867 445 or www.sapphirecoastacademy.com The Emergency + Smartphone App The application is free and available to download on all apple and android smartphones. When activated the app provides users with their GPS reference which can then be provided to the emergency services. For information on how to download the app visit the Australian Government website: http://www.triplezero.gov.au/Pages/EmergencySmartphoneApp.aspx Pambula Hockey Club are looking for players for the upcoming season. U 9’s, U 12’s, B Grade (high school), Men & Women’s. Contact Brenda 0428 605 544 or Suzie on 0422 541 247 or email: [email protected] Sapphire Coast Recreation Club A fun by the Water will be held on 2nd March, 2014 at Aslings Beach, Eden, commencing 11:30am. Lots of activities. All equipment supplied. Sausage sizzle, gold coin donation. Everyone welcome Student Exchange Host Families Needed in June 2014 further details visit For www.studentexchange.org.au School Information STOLZYS FOODWORKS PAMBULA (proud sponsor of the Pambula Public School P & C) Students, families and friends are encouraged to shop at our local Stolzys Foodworks Pambula to earn valuable sponsorship money for our school. By spending $35 or more (excluding Tobacco products and specials). Stolzys Foodworks Pambula will donate $2 for each transaction to support Pambula Public School P & C. Here’s how it works: At the checkout tell the operator you would like the purchase to be included in the PPS P & C sponsorship arrangement. The operator will stamp and initial your till docket, which you then pass on to the school for the P & C. Each week the P & C will present all valid dockets to Stolzys who will then write a cheque for the P & C to be used at their discretion. P&C P&C Fundraiser - Grand Opening—POPE’S PARTY STORE, 2/20 Quondola Street, Pambula, co-located within Pambula Physio. Party supplies for all occasions. 2% of your sale will be donated to Pambula Public School P&C. At the checkout tell the operator you would like the purchase to be included in the Pambula Public School P&C sponsorship arrangement. Nicole & Rod 0403 544 609. CANTEEN: The School Canteen is in urgent need of helpers for 2014. The Canteen operates 3 days each week, Monday, Wednesday & Friday and help is required from 10 am until 2 pm If you can help out on these days, please contact me on 0448689029 or [email protected] Please read our menu carefully. Unfortunately the menu has been cut back on Fridays to cater for the volume of orders Canteen Roster Monday Wednesday Feb 26th: 10-12 & 12-2 Help Needed Friday Feb 28th: 10-12 Kristy Stokan 10-2 Anne Allamby, 10-12 Robynne Torr Mar 3rd: 10-2 Melissa Savage Mar 5th: 10-12 Help Needed Mar 7th: 10-12 Deb Hodkinson & Helen 10-12 Help Needed 12-2 Jen Rawlins Schenkel, 10-2 Anne Allamby 10-2 Robynne Torr Mar 10th : 10-12 Help Needed Mar 12th: 10-12 & 12-2 Help Needed 10-2 Melissa Savage Mar 14th NO CANTEEN