CHATHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

Find us at: 17-19 Chatham Ave, Taree NSW 2430

Ph: 02 6551 1081 Email: chatham-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

IMPORTANT DATES

THURSDAY 29 NOV KINDER 2019 TRANSITION 11AM - 2.30PM SCHOOL DISCO TUESDAY 4 DEC TAREE HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION WEDNESDAY 5 DEC PRESENTATION DAY ASSEMBLY THURSDAY 6 DEC KINDER 2019 TRANSITION 11AM - 2.30PM SCRIPTURE ASSEMBLY K-6 CULTURAL DAY FOR ABORIGINAL STUDENTS FRIDAY 7 DEC YEAR 6 ASSEMBLY 9.10AM KINDER 2018 GRADUATION 10.40AM TUESDAY 11 DEC YEAR 6 FAREWELL - CLUB TAREE FRIDAY 14 DEC YEAR 6 GRADUATION ASSEMBLY TUESDAY 18 DEC KARINGAL GARDENS & BUSHLAND VISIT WEDNESDAY 19 DEC LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS

OUR SCHOOL CANTEEN IS OPEN EACH WEEK ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS

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Term 4 Week 7 Issue 19 Thursday 29 November 2018

STRIVE TO EXCEL

CANDITATES FOR SCHOOL LEADERS FOR 2019

Congratulations to

Bruce, Brock,

Sean, Amelia,

Lylah, Hailea,

Shayla, Montana,

Ryan, Brishaye,

Jessica, Maddi,

Toby, Thomas, Ty-

lis, Kasey and Si-

enna (pictured left)

on presenting great

speeches for for

the School Leader-

ship roles for 2019.

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

EOI SLSO

Expressions of Interest are invited for the tempo-

rary engagement position of School Learning Sup-

port Officer (Aboriginal) at Chatham Public School

for the 2019 year. Please visit our facebook page

for more information.

RECORDING OUR SCHOOL SONG

Last Tuesday, five students accompanied by Mr

Matt Zarb, Ms Kerry Cowan, Mr Muller and Mr

Royan travelled to Jake Davey’s recording studio

to record our new school anthem. It was a great

experience especially for the students. Photos can

be seen on the Manning River Times website and

Prime News were also at the recording.

Pictured below are (top) Chanel, Ryan, Georgie,

Eboney, Trent and Matt Zarb. Pictured bottom are

Miss Kerry, Mr Muller and Mr Royan showing off

their musical talents on the guitar.

AWARDS

Silver 23 November 2018

KINDERGARTEN IS A HIVE OF ACTIVITY

During a very wet lunch break yesterday, Kinder-

garten students made the most of their free time

immersing themselves into the many varied activi-

ties in their classroom.

Pictured below are Isabelle, Evelyn and Sky-Rose

enjoying their free time. Mr Matthew Royan

School Principal

Eli 6M Reuben 6M Tylis 5M

William 5M Ava KA Jeremiah KA

Teleah KA Phoenix 1B Joseph 2/3L

Karamaia 3/4T Emily 4H Cayley 3/4T

Amelia 5/6B Fletcher 5/6B Coen 5/6B

Hayley 4H Kianna 4H Shayleigh 3/4T

Damien 3/4S Eli 3/4S Violet 3/4T

Samantha 4H Cody 6M

HELPING CHILDREN REGULATE THEIR

EMOTIONS.

Children often have difficulty managing their emo-

tions. Parents frequently find it difficult to help

them to appropriately express their emotions.

Here are some tips.

Talk to them about feelings and emotions. Help

him or her to recognise different emotions and

how to develop their own ways of coping when

their emotions are out of control. Individuals have

different ways of gaining control so some trial and

error will be needed to see what works.

Some suggestions: Listening to music is soothing

as is drawing or painting, going to a quiet area or

drinking a glass of water.

Praise them when they are responding appropri-

ately.

When they are out of control wait until they have

calmed down before discussing the incident.

When they are calm ask them what response

would have been more appropriate.

Be aware of your own ways of coping and lead by

example.

Encourage your offspring to be kind to them-

selves. Children who are kind to themselves be-

come more resilient. Encourage them to talk to

themselves as if they are their own very best

friend.

Cathy Braiding

Youth Outreach Worker

ENJOYING THEIR READING TIME

Pictured below are Olivia and Jermayne enjoying

their reading time.

PRAC STUDENTS

Chatham Public School has 3 practicum students

completing their placement. As pictured below Miss

Sarah (5/6B), Miss Lizelle (1W) and Miss Brie

(2/3L).

Miss Sarah said “I am extremely grateful for the

opportunity to spend my teaching prac here at

Chatham Public School. I have really enjoyed get-

ting to know all the students in 5/6B and have real-

ly appreciated all of the positive mentoring that I

have received from the staff.

Pictured above middle is Miss Lizelle who said “ I

am so grateful for the opportunity to gain profes-

sional experience at Chatham Public School. I

have enjoyed learning from all the wonderful teach-

ers and getting to know the students better. This

experience has shaped me as a pre-service teach-

er in a positive way and leaves me eager to contin-

ue on in this profession”.

Miss Brie (pictured on right) stated “Completing my

third year placement at Chatham Public School has

been a rewarding and enjoyable experience. The

staff are extremely helpful and the students have

been warm and welcoming”.

ASSEMBLIES

THERE WILL BE NO MORE FRIDAY

STAGE ASSEMBLIES FOR 2018.

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P&C NEWS

Due to the huge response from our local busi-

nesses we are now able to offer 10 prizes in our

Christmas raffle (pictured below).

Please return your tickets and money (unsold

tickets too) to the canteen as soon as possible.

First prize will be the choice of a Christmas Ham-

per with vouchers or a Sundial Dentist voucher

valued at $500. The draw will on Wednesday 5

December 2018 at our School Presentation As-

sembly.

This is our last P&C fundraiser for the year so

let’s go out with a BANG!! Prizes are displayed in

the canteen area. Tickets will also be on sale at

our School Disco tonight.

P&C Committee

CANTEEN NEWS

The P&C together with Chatham Public School

staff will be catering for the School Disco tonight.

The canteen will be open at approximately

3.30pm and stay open until the end of the dis-

cos.

Hot dogs, cold drinks, jellies, chips etc will be

available to purchase. We look forward to the

support of our school canteen and hope every-

one has lots of fun.

Canteen Committee

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Scouts Australia - Join Now. Be prepared

for new adventures. At Bulahdelah, Forster,

Taree and Wingham. Ph 1300 858 464.

Bunnings Christmas Family Night - Free.

Thursday 6/12. 6-8pm. Workshops, wrap-

ping station, meet Santa, light refreshments

provided. For more info go to:

www.bunnings.com.au

Breakthru - Bright Stars is a singing, danc-

ing, acting program who have NDIS fund-

ing. On Fridays over school holidays there

are themed workshops. 3-5pm. Contact

Elise on 0438 527 122 for more info.

Our school is participating in Hunter New

England Health’s Good for Kids, Good for Life

program which has been working with schools

in our region for more than a decade to

implement healthy eating and physical activity

programs.

As part of the program Good for Kids are

returning in term 4, 2018, to measure the

activity levels of students. Students who

participated in the initial data collection last

year (Yrs 2 & 3, 2017) will again be wearing an

accelerometer each day while at school for one

school week. An accelerometer is worn on the

wrist and looks like a watch but captures

activity levels.

This data is collected to assist in providing

support in schools with the scheduling of

physical activity. This includes the provision of

professional development for our staff as well

as the provision of resources and on-going

support from the Good for Kids team.