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 3 CALENDAR TERM 3 WEEK 10 – MONDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER

Term 3 – Week 10 - September

Thu 26th NRL Fun Day Fri 27th Talk Like a Pirate Day Fri 27th Last Day of Term 3 Fri 27th Surfing for Sport

TERM 4 Term 4 – Week 1 - October

Mon 14th Staff and students return to CHPS Wed 16th Swimming for Sport K-2 Wed 16th NRL Fun Day Thu 17th P&C Meeting @ 5.30pm Fri 18th Surfing for Sport

Term 4 – Week 2 - October

Wed 23rd Swimming for Sport K-2 Fri 25th Surfing for Sport Fri 25th Icon Assembly

Term 4 – Week 3 - October

Wed 30th Swimming for Sport K-2

Term 4 – Week 4 - October

Fri 8th Swimming for Sport K-2

Term 4 – Week 5 - November

Fri 15th CHPS Colour Run

GIRL’S NRL FINALS

Our football girls excelled at last week’s State Finals in Sydney. See more details and photos inside.

KEMPSEY CLIMATE EVENT

CHPS joined forces with students from across the Macleay in attending last Friday's Kempsey Climate Event to voice their concerns about climate change. Isabella, Alec and Genevieve spoke honestly and passionately on behalf of CHPS outlining the environmental programs that we run at school and their desire to see similar programs adopted at local, state or national levels. Laleuka, Molly and Frankie also spoke highlighting the pristine natural environment at Crescent Head and their wishes to see this passed onto future generations. Well done to all students who attended and learnt about different ways they can care for our environment.

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GIRL’S NRL FINALS

Our senior girls NRL 7s team produced an outstanding performance at last week's State Titles in Sydney by making the semi-finals and finishing equal third in the state. The first match against Blairmount Public School began in difficult circumstances with Ashlee injuring her ankle in warm ups and April then injured in the opening minutes of the match leaving us two players short for the remainder of the match. Blairmount then made matters worse by hitting the front with an early try but Crescent Head were able to rally together and fight back to finish the match as a 12 - 12 draw, a fantastic effort against the eventual state champions. Crescent Head were able to get their full team back on deck for their next matches and produced strong performances and solid wins against both Thirroul PS and Berowra PS which qualified them for the semi-finals. The previous day's travel and the earlier games eventually took their toll in the semi-final against South Wagga PS with Crescent Head unable to come up with the win that would have put them into the state final. A huge congratulations goes to all players who can be very proud of their achievement and thank you to all parents and supporters who assisted in any way to contribute to this memorable day.

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K-2 SWIMMING FOR SPORT

Students in classes from K-2 will be participating in Swimming for Sport from Weeks 1 – 4 in Term 4. Permission notes have gone home. Spare notes are available from the office. Entry fee will be $4 per student per day. Season ticket and Fitness Passport holders will not need to pay an entry fee.

AURORA GIRLS ALL GEARED UP

Alannah, Sofia and Marley last week received their laptops, t-shirts and a whole bag full of Aurora College materials. The children are preparing for their program as part of an Opportunity Class Pilot Program. The OC program involves taking part in “virtual” lessons in a digital school where they will interact with their teachers and other students via cameras and microphones, in online materials and will move through a virtual school using a specially designed avatar. The school is even trialling robotic drones that will allow the students to move through the physical environments in Sydney with the use of a rolling drone. This program is designed to bring these programs, designed for gifted students, to students in rural and remote settings.

NORTH COAST DEBATING by Luella Robinson

On Friday, I travelled to Toormina Public School to compete against the top 23 debaters from Taree to the border for a place in the North Coast debating team. Over the day, we had to prepare for two debates and complete a general knowledge quiz. Even though we were only allowed half an hour to prepare, everyone was able to come up with strong arguments for the topic. Although I narrowly missed out on a spot on the North Coast debating team, it was a fantastic day and I got to meet some great students from the region.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

This Friday we will say goodbye to Term 3 with our annual Pirate Day. With Term 4 pupil free days being at the end of the Term, school will resume for Term 4 on Monday the 14th of October not Tuesday as has been with the other terms. Have a safe and relaxing break, see you next term.

PIRATE DAY THIS FRIDAY

Ahoy there me hearties! International Talk Like a Pirate Day is celebrated each Year on September 19. Crescent Head Public School will be holding a Pirate Day this Friday, September 27. Students may come to school dressed as a pirate. Please note that sun safe clothing, a hat and sensible closed-in shoes are still required. The Stage 3 classes will be organising a Pirate Tabloid activity that will take place at school from 1.50pm. There will be no assembly this Friday.

LIFE EDUCATION

Congratulations to all students that visited and contributed to the Life Education visit. It was an informative and worthwhile program for the students and their PDHPE learning.

P&C 2020 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Students interested in the P&C 2020 Scholarship please return your application form as soon as possible. Forms are available if you require.

P&C COLOUR RUN COMING TO CHPS

The P&C are holding a colour run fundraiser in Term 4 on Friday 15th November. Sponsorship forms will go home this week. More details to come next term.

PREMIER’S SPORTING CHALLENGE

This week is the last week of the Premier’s Sporting Challenge. At last Friday’s assembly students were presented with CHPS PSC Achievement and Encouragement Awards for each class. KL Achievement - Mason Brown and Cjay Connor KL Encouragement - Elena Grammatica and Daniel Jolly 1F Achievement – Jye Stevens, Madeline Koivu 1F Encouragement – Cassidy Supple, Molly Mueller 1/2G Achievement - Patrick Browning and Katee Howarth 1/2G Encouragement - Troyden Moran and Hunter Scott 3/4D Achievement - Olivia Koivu, Jack Arden 3/4D Encouragement - Wilton Townsend, Bhakti Quinn 3/4W Achievement - Luke Hamilton & Oliver Robinson 3/4W Encouragement - Karri Stevens & Breea Mitchell 5/6M Achievement - Alec Gorline-Singleman, Chace Bryant 5/6M Encouragement - Luella Robinson, Chelsea-Shea Simonds

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KEMPSEY SHIRE COUNCIL

Kempsey Shire Council will be holding a School and Community Planning session in the hall this Wednesday 25th September. Stage 3 will attend a session aimed at planning facilities that are important to children in the community from 2pm to 2.45pm. Parents and members of the local community will then have a chance to go over future plans and have their say about future developments. FRUIT ‘N’ VEG MONTH

Did you know that fruit and vegetables are food super heroes? Fruits and vegetables have superpowers that keep us healthy after we eat them. Which fruits and vegetables will be your personal super hero this week?

COMMUNITY MEETING

The NSW Rural Fire Service will be holding a community meeting at 6pm on Tuesday 24th September at the Crescent Head Fire Station, Baker Drive, Crescent Head in the hope of recruiting new volunteers to our local service. The Rural Fire Service URGENTLY needs new members.

WOOLWORTHS DISCOVERY GARDEN

Woolworths latest promotion is the Discovery Garden where they are handing out seedling kits for every $30 spent. If you don’t want yours or have doubled up we would gladly take them off your hands. Any donations would be much appreciated.

MERIT AWARDS

KINDERGARTEN SIAN GIBSON - consistent effort in reading reading groups LIV BRYANT - taking her time to complete artworks to a high standard 1F JYE STEVENS - for amazing progress in Spelling! DAISY HENRY - for superb progress in Spelling! 1/2G RYLAH HOPPER-BUCKLAND-excellent effort in doubling numbers CADEN CONNOR-making a wonderful effort showing his 5Cs 3/4W TAHLA REYNOLDS- for working well with others in group activities. CURTIS WELLS- for a fantastic effort in maths activities. 3/4D OLIVIA KOIVU - for her enthusiasm and confidence in writing. MANNIX BAILLIE - for his confidence and understanding in writing roman numerals for five digit numbers. 5/6L LILLY PEARSON -10/10 for a presentation on the Great Wall of China NGAIRE BELL - An excellent presentation on Ghangus Khan 5/6M JAMES GUNN - making an effort to complete his work with detail REGAN OTTERY - making an effort to complete his work accurately

WIN BIN WINNERS

Caitlyn Drinan Braxton Graham Kiahn Hoskins-Ellis Curtis Wells

Sofia Hamilton Kobi Howarth

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CANTEEN ROSTER

The CHPS Canteen is closed on 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 on 0434 029 222 or crescentheadschoolcanteen@gmail.com

Week 10

Thursday 26th Mary & Maree Friday 27th Lawry & Tim

CRESCENT HEAD P&C MARKETS

Don’t forget to come along and check out the Crescent Head Public School P&C markets held on the 2nd Sunday of each month with extra markets held during holidays. 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 Markets will be held on following dates: 29 September 6 October 13 October 10 November 8 December 22 December 29 December

NIPPERS SIGN ON, SWIMS AND START OF SEASON

Kempsey Crescent Head SLSC nippers swim

proficiencies and registrations are being held on Saturday 28th September at Kempsey Pool from 10am and Crescent Head Pool on Sunday 29th September from midday.

The season is due to start on Sunday 20 October from 9.30am. For further information contact Steve on 0408583955, “Kempsey Crescent Head Nippers” Facebook page or

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