Crescent Head Public School Grapevine

44 Pacific Street, Crescent Head NSW 2440 Phone: 02 65660255 Fax: 02 65660617 Email: crescenthd-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.crescenthd-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

TERM 4 CALENDAR TERM 4 WEEK 2 – MONDAY 22ND OCTOBER

Term 4 – Week 2 – October

Tue 23rd Kinder Transition Wed 24th Stage 1 Swimming for Sport Fri 25th Musica Viva @ 10am

Term 4 – Week 3 – October/November

Wed 31st PSSA State Athletics Carnival Wed 31st Stage 1 Swimming for Sport Thu 1st Music Count Us In Thu 1st P&C Meeting @ 5.30pm

Term 4 – Week 4 –November

Tue 6th Kinder Transition Wed 7th Stage 1 Swimming for Sport

Term 4 – Week 5 –November

Mon-Fri Swim Scheme Sat 17th & Sun 18th Coastal Chic Art Show

Term 4 – Week 6 –November

Mon-Fri Swim Scheme Tue 20th Kinder Orientation @ 10am

Term 4 – Week 7 –November

Fri 30th Scripture Concert @ 9.30am

Term 4 – Week 8 –December

Mon 3rd Captain Nomination speeches Thu 6th P&C Dinner @ 5.30pm CH Country Club Fri 7th Icon Assembly @ 10am

Term 4 – Week 9 –December

Wed 12th School Concert @ 6.30 for 7pm Thu 13th P&C Christmas Stall Thu 13th Year 6 Farewell @ 5.30 for 6pm start

Term 4 – Week 10–December

Mon 17th Presentation Day Tue 18th Rewards Day Wed 19th Last day of school 2018

OUR GARDEN IS ABUNDANT

CHPS students have been nurturing our vegie garden under the watchful eye of Mrs Rixon and Mrs Lamb with great results. Who doesn’t love corn on the cob?

Our updated CHPS Healthy Canteen Price list has been included with the Grapevine. A copy will also be available on the CHPS website or at the front office.

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SURFING BEGINS IN LARGE SWELL

Surfing began last Friday with Mr Lobb, Mr Edwards, Mr Koivu and Dundee finding a small break in what can only be described as messy conditions. The teachers made the most of this large onshore swell to teach our students about identifying dangers in large surf before taking to the water. With many of our students taking part for the first time it seemed like there would be little surfing on the 1ft waves that were breaking over the sand bank adjacent to Killuke Creek. However the students soon found their groove with all students getting to their feet with increasing ease and making the most of these small waves. Well done to all who took part, it looked like great fun for all.

CANTEEN UNABLE TO OPEN TUESDAYS

Sadly, due to low volunteer numbers, the Canteen is unable to open on Tuesdays as previously advertised. The Canteen will open on Thursdays and Fridays as usual. If you would like to volunteer, please contact our Canteen Manager, Aline Monteiro on 0434 029 222.

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GARDEN ABUNDANCE

ART SHOW UPDATE

Preparations for the CHPS Coastal Chic Art Show are coming along nicely. Many businesses and individuals have donated fabulous prizes for auction, the band has been rehearsing and sound great and we will be exhibiting some great works of art. A note with details for parents will be going home this week.

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MUSICA VIVA ‘WATER WATER’ COMING THIS THURSDAY 25TH OCTOBER

'Water Water Everywhere' features the Water Concerto by Tan Dun, arranged by Thea Rossen and Leigh Harrold, and performed by Thea Rossen (water percussion), Leigh Harrold (piano) and Luke Carbon (clarinet). This show uses the theme of Water to show how different sounds, instruments and musical themes can be used to convey concepts such as rain, flow and rivers. All students are encouraged to take part in this as there will be lessons and activities in class following the performance. The cost for this performance is $7 and can be paid either at the office or via our website. A copy of the Musica Viva note is also in the notes tab of the CHPS website.

INFANTS SWIMMING FOR SPORT - WEDNESDAY

A reminder to parents and carers that students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 will continue swimming for sport each Wednesday for Week 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Term 4. (This is separate from the intensive 2 weeks of swimming lessons but will be a positive preparation for the swimming scheme in Weeks 5 and 6). This weekly program will run from 11.30am to 1.00pm COMMENCING this Wednesday 17th October. It is a half hour session each for Kindy, Year 1 and all Year 2 students. Entry Fee will be $4 per student per day. *All entry fee money must be paid prior to commencement please. **Season Tickets holders and Fitness Passport holders will not need to pay an entry fee. This program will continue each Wednesday during Weeks 1 – 4 with the last session being Wednesday 7th November.

Please ensure permission notes and payment are returned to the Office asap. A copy of the permission note is on our school website under the notes tab and spares are available at the Office. Payment can also be made online.

SCHOOL STUDENT TRANSPORT SCHEME

You can now apply online for free school travel in rural and regional NSW instead of using paper forms. This means you only need to complete one form, even for journeys using more than one bus company. It’s also easier for schools and bus companies, as Transport for NSW now handles the applications. To be eligible for free school travel, students may need to live a minimum distance from their school: Years K-2 (Infants) There's no minimum distance. Years 3-6 (Primary) More than 1.6km straight line distance or at least 2.3km walking. Years 7-12 (Secondary) More than 2.0km straight line distance or at least 2.9km walking. You can apply for free school travel for next year from the start of Term 4 this year. Step 1 Once you have enrolled your child at the new school, apply online at transportnsw.info/school-students giving your home address and telling us which bus company the student needs to travel with between home and school. Step 2 The school then confirms to us that your details are correct. Step 3 We will then work on your application. You will get an email confirming if the student is approved for free travel. If so, we will tell your local bus company who may send a school travel pass (if needed) to your school or, in some cases, the bus company will contact you directly about travel arrangements. A parent or guardian must apply for students aged 15 years and under. Students who are 16 years and over must apply for themselves. Want to know more? For more information call 131 500 or visit transportnsw.info/school-students

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P&C NEWS

As 2018 draws closer to an end, it has been noted that four of our P&C parents have children in Year 6 and will no longer be a part of our P&C for 2019. We ask that parents of younger children consider coming along to meetings and contributing and having your say on a range of school matters. Our next P&C meeting will be held on Thursday 1st November at 5.30pm in the CHPS staffroom. All are welcome to attend.

CHPS P&C MARKETS

Don’t forget to come along and check out the Crescent Head Public School P&C markets on the first and middle Sunday of the holidays. We have a variety of food stalls, buskers, a lolly stall and various other stalls now attending our local markets. Our upcoming market dates are: 11th November 2018 9th December 2018 23rd December 2018 30th December 2018 6th January 2019 13th January 2019 20th January 2019 Come along and find a bargain and enjoy some of the new stalls our markets have to offer. Join us beachside for a fun family morning. We welcome new stallholders to our markets. Enquiries can be made at crescentheadmarkets@yahoo.com.au

CANTEEN ROSTER

Week 2 Thursday 25th Sharon & Shane Friday 26th Julianne & Nikki

Our Canteen is closed every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Please send a packed lunch on these days. If you are able to volunteer please contact our Canteen Manager Aline Monteiro 0434 029 222 on or crescentheadschoolcanteen@gmail.com

MERIT AWARDS

KINDERGARTEN OSCAR FAFIE – Working hard during computer lessons CHARLIE ARDEN – A positive start to Term 4 K/1F JORDAN CHAPMAN – Being patient and cooperative

during classroom activities HUNTER SCOTT – Being a helpful and caring friend 1/2G ELI DELFORCE – Improvement in handwriting SOPHIE ROBBINS – A wonderful effort in literacy 2F OCEANA SYRED – A terrific effort in all subject areas.

Welcome to CHPS TAHLA REYNOLDS – A terrific effort in all subject areas.

Welcome to CHPS 3/4W ALEX DELFORCE – Working hard at finishing class tasks OLIVIA OTTAWAY – A fantastic performance in her

cooking demonstration 3/4D TATE FAULKNER – Working well applying himself to

tasks OLIVER ROBINSON – Having such a great attitude

towards school and learning

5/6M APRIL HOSKINS-ELLIS – A positive start to Term 4 EVA YATES – Always having a positive attitude to

learning 5/6E JACK CHAPMAN – A great effort in robotics challenge BENJI BURKLE – A great effort in robotics challenge

WIN BIN WINNERS

Eva Yates Miranda Hoole Chyiane Martin

Jaxon O’Brien Tully Bryant

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LEARN TO PLAY BASKETBALL

The Learn to play basketball season is back. It will be played at the Melville High School Hall from 5 - 6 pm on Monday afternoons. Under 16 High School boys will play from 4-5 pm, followed by Primary School aged children from 5 - 6 pm and then men from 6pm. The cost will be $5 per session. For more information contact Ev Jacobs on 0418463278.

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Crescent Head Community Pre-School has vacancies for 2018. In accordance with State Funding Guidelines priority access is given to children who will turn 4 by the 31st July 2018 and children from families who hold a Low Income Health Care Card. If you wish to enrol a child please call Trisha or Tracie on 65660596.

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