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DENILIQUIN NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL
PO Box 449, Deniliquin, 2710
Phone: 0358811042 Email: [email protected]
Fax: 03 5881 5086 Web Site: www.deniliquin-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Newsletter: Term 2 Week 3 (8/5/12)
Grade 6 to 7 Transition Night at Deni High
Wednesday from 5:15pm
An invitation is extended to Grade 6 students and their
parents/carers to attend the Transition night at the high
school this Wednesday, commencing 5:15pm in the school
hall and ending at 7pm.
The night will include presentations by the school
executive and Year Adviser, as well as a guided tour of
some learning centres.
Crossing Davidson Street-Be on the Alert!
Students are advised to show great caution when using the
pedestrian crossing on Davidson Street. There have been
reports that some vehicles are not stopping as is required
by law.
P&C Meeting-Tonight
6:30 in the staffroom. All welcome!!
Principal’s Awards
Last week’s champions are:
Myles Watkins—Being a hard worker in the
classroom
Stephanie Oakley—Fantastic work in Maths-
skip-counting all week
Dominic Read—Being focused in class
Jessica Smith—Great writing
Douglas Barlagen— Massive improvement in
all areas of his school work
Phoebe McCrabb—Having a positive attitude
towards her learning
Jack Gardam—Excellent application to Maths
Isabel Auldist—Fantastic efforts in reading and
writing
FROM THE SCHOOL ON A HILL
It was a GOLD avalanche at North last week.
Congratulations to the following students on
their great achievement: Phoebe Aitken, Isabel
Osborne, Shannen Varty, Mackenzie Cheeseman,
Marzahn Schoeman, Kyeasha Ross, Chloe Paton,
Charlie Dudley, Doug Barlagen and Emily Manzin.
UPCOMING EVENTS
8/5 P&C Meeting-6:30pm
9/5 Town band performance –POSTPONED
9/5 Grade 6 Transition night at DHS-5:15pm
10/5 Netball Knockout Gala Day
11/5 Mothers’ Day Stall from 9:05am
15/5 Naplan-Language and Writing
16/5 Naplan– Reading
17/5 Naplan– Numeracy
22/5 Responsible Pet Ownership sessions
23/5 North X-Country
North Storm at the Paul Kelly Cup
Despite meeting some superior opposition at last week’s
Paul Kelly Cup, the mighty North Storm carried on the
school’s great tradition of, ’giving your best’, remarkably
well.
Although outplayed, there were many fine efforts on the
day, with standout players being: Riley Norris (v. Small
Schools), Darren Bassett (v. South) and Jason Higgins (v.
St Josephs).
Bryson Glanvill was the team’s sole goal sneak and Duncan
Hughes did well to mix it with the older boys.
Netball Knockout Gala Day
Girls are reminded that their big day out at the Netball
Knockout Gala day at Memorial Park will be on Thursday
and that they should bring along a drink and lunch, as well
as their netball gear.
Games start at 10:30am. We wish them all the best!
NAPLAN Begins Next Week
Students in Grades 3 and 5 will sit the annual NAPLAN
tests next week, commencing on Tuesday (see calendar for
timetable).
The only expectation on our students is that they do
the best that they can!
Mothers’ Day Stall
Reminders
Donations are still being sought!
Some ideas: chocolates, nice smellies, jewellery, cups,
key-rings etc. If you could kindly wrap in clear cello it
would be even more appreciated as doing a little to help
makes the load lighter.
All donations can be dropped into the school office by
Wednesday 10th May.
The gifts will be sold from $1 to $5 on the Friday 11th
May. If you do have time to spare we are always in need
of help prior to set up on Thursday after school and on
the Friday morning.
Raffle books should be returned by Friday morning.
Tickets will also be on sale on the morning of the
Mother’s Day stall.
Any questions please contact Mikki Amor on 0411
301918.
We Value Values
Well done to the following students who last week
received awards for being top value at:
“Helpfulness”
Peta Thomas—For being a great helper in the
classroom
Jessica Hillier—Helping Miss Wood with her
new class and showing her where everything is
Bella Lewis—For being a great classroom
helper
Zoe Metcalfe—Always willing to help
Lillie Harford —Helpful, conscientious student
Chelsea Fishlock—For being helpful and
assisting others willingly
Shae Learmonth—For always being helpful in
the library
This week’s value will be:
‘Being Neat and Tidy
What’s New on the
Website!
This newsletter
Grade 6 student, Isabel Osborne joins
the growing list of outstanding students
to hit the heights of SUPER-STARDOM.
Nice one!
AEDI Surveys for Kindergarten Students
The bi-annual AEDI surveys (from the Commonwealth
Govt) for Kindergarten students will be done by Miss
Wilms and Miss Wood in the coming weeks.
An information sheet will be sent home this week.
Parents/carers that do not want their child to be
surveyed are asked to contact Mr Hogan.
Opportunity Classes for Grade 4 Students
Parents/Carers that are interested in applying for their
Grade 4 student to be enrolled in an Opportunity Class (for
talented academic students) in Year 5 in 2013 can apply
online until May 18. For those that do not have the
internet, an application package is available at the school.
Most Opportunity classes are in Sydney, although there
are some sprinkled around the state eg. Dubbo.
The online application can be done at:
www.schools.nsw.edu.au/ocplacement
Young Carers Meeting
On the 4th Wednesday of the month
from 3:45pm to 5:45pm at the Intereach
Neighbourhood Centre.
Light afternoon tea will be provided.
Queries to Mary Packer on 0358905218.
Canteen Roster
Wednesday A Bassett H Heagney
Thursday N McCarthy Help Needed
Friday M Dudley Help Needed
Monday J Borella J Frazer
Tuesday S Mulligan B Danckert
Above: The Tatura Trotters on show (see article over)
Below: A chair for a Teddy in 1/2R
Gee Gee Report
From Belinda McCallum
Hi everyone,
Just letting you know that 2 teams from north school competed on the weekend at the Northern Zone Interschool
equestrian Team Challenge. This was held at Tatura over Saturday and Sunday.
Team 1 consisted of Emma McCallum, Hannah Dunmore and Abbey Lawson. Team 2 was Rachel Hare, Zoe and Lucy
Metcalfe.
On Friday, the girls helped wash, plait and preen their horses and their equipment, and packed the horse floats and
truck in readiness for the weekend's activities. There was great excitement as most riders and families headed
off Friday evening to camp the night at Tatura, while the rest rose very early Saturday morning to reach the event
with plenty of time to warm up and exercise their horses .
Saturday saw the girls competing in Handy Mount, Show Jumping and Dressage. After a fun filled night camp-
ing, Sunday saw the team looking very dapper with their shirts, ties and jumpers on and their steeds looking pretty
as a picture for the Smartest on Parade. Other events included Best Rider, Handler, Pleasure and Best Educated
Mount and Games events. All the girls and their mounts conducted themselves exceptionally well and displayed
great sportsmanship amongst themselves, their team and other fellow competitors. They represented the school
with great pride. As a team, team 1(Emma,Abbey and Hannah) came 12th overall, and team 2 (Rachel, Zoe and Lucy)
were 16th. There were 36 teams.
The girls all came home with an array of colourful ribbons. Overall and Individually, Abbey was 3rd for K-2 led
riders, Hannah was 3rd for K-2 independent riders, Zoe was 5th for yr 3, Emma was 4th for year 4, Rachel was 4th
and Lucy 5th position for year 5 riders. There were 114 competitors for the weekend.
A big thankyou to the parents and families who took the girls and horses over and helped them prepare and
compete.
There was also a team from South School and the High School. All the Deniliquin teams helped each other out in all
aspects of preparing and caring for their horses and each other, a fantastic effort from everyone. A great time
was had by all over the weekend and hopefully the school can all do it again next year.
Well done girls!!
Deniliquin Amateur Swimming
and Life Saving Club Inc.
Annual General Meeting
Monday May 28, 2012
at 6pm at
Deniliqiun RSL Club Creche
All executive positions vacant
Come along and become an active member
of your child’s club.
“Many hands make light work” Any enquires regarding positions contact OUT
GOING PRESIDENT
Chris Henson 58813795
Term Pointscore
Team Pts
UNICORNS 7 Smurfs are on the come-
back trail after taking out
last week’s competition,
but Unicorns have edged
to the overall lead.
SMURFS 5
LEPRECHAUNS 4
FAIRIES 6
THIS WEEK’S THINKING TASK was……
You end up in a muddy pool, and something grabs
you. What happens next?
There I was, scrambling under the spider net at stupid Boot
Camp. It was Friday afternoon. I had better things to do than go
to boring Boot Camp. Suddenly, the instructor, Mr Brain told
me to jump into the muddy pool. So, I had to obey…...
By Sophie Stringer
When I was at the river, I was playing near the water when
something grabbed me. It felt gooey and slimy like a slug.
Then, I felt a little tingle going up my spine…...
By Lillian Lostroh
I was going to the dump to chuck away the trash with Dad
when I found a muddy puddle. ―Dad! Can I go in the puddle? ―
"Okay!" He said.
Dad started chatting while I was in the puddle. Something
grabbed me. It was a green, slimy hand and it was pulling me
in…...
By Oscar Erard Farmer
… Tim Tam and Shianna were disturbing us by playing
unicorns and singing. I kind of got a bit carried away and threw
her favourite toy unicorn into the mud puddle outside my
window. As soon as I realised that it went into the mud, I bolted
outside…….
By Lily Marchant
…. I was trying to get out of the mud when a hand covered in
hair and claws, and smelling like a skunk in a trash can,
grabbed me. I began hitting it with a stick, but every time I tried
to get out, it would grab my leg and pull me down…..
By Tom Thorpe
… When I opened my eyes I noticed I was sinking fast. I felt
something grab my leg. It popped its head up. It was a mud
monster. It had green and red eyes, and claws as long as a
door....
By Charlotte Warren
I was being chased by a gigantic bee and I tripped over a rock
and fell into a mud puddle. Suddenly, something grabbed me
and pulled me down. I tried to swim but it was too strong….
By Kira Dickie
Once, I was on an adventure when I felt something gooey under
my feet. It was a muddy swamp.
Suddenly, something grabbed me by my leg. It felt like a troll.
It had sharp teeth and strong jaws, so I jumped out of the
muddy swamp. I ran for my life and never came back.
By Luke Learmonth
I woke up in the morning and saw a particularly satisfying
puddle of mud, outside my window. I got dressed and ready,
and then I ran outside into the mud.
Splat! The mud was brown, thick and oozy. I lie on my back,
staring up at the sky.
Suddenly, something grabs me from behind and drags me down
under the sticky mud. I then find out that I am in a huge, smelly
chamber. I am absolutely petrified.
Behind me, I can hear talking. I turn around and see millions of
monsters behind me. They have 12, long, green and slimy
tentacles and one big eye set right in the middle of their
heads….
By Emma McCallum
I was being chased by a big, evil, huge rat and I fell into this
swamp. I was grabbed by a kid-eating swamp monster. The
swamp monster was slimy and icky.
I screamed and then I swallowed muddy water. I was petrified.
The swamp monster had me in its tentacles. I screamed again. I
just remembered that I had a slingshot with bullets. I shot the
swamp monster and I swam out.
By Bella Lewis
Expect the Unexpected!!
72 End Street, DENILIQUIN NSW 2710
Phone 5881 1455 Fax 5881 4147 Email [email protected]
www.deniliquinrsl.com
For the information of members
and their guests
On Monday afternoon, when I was walking home from school,
I saw my friends’ Karly and Dotty. We started having a game in
a ginormous puddle that was right in front of us. We tried to
jump it but something pulled me in. It felt like a big monster
with prickly skin.
I had a bit of rope in my school bag. I said to Karly and Dotty,
"pull as hard as you can!"
As soon as I got out we ran as fast as we could, back to my
house and locked everything. I hid in the cupboard in the
kitchen.
By Sophie Willis
I was walking with Bella at school. I wasn't looking where I
was going. I ended up in a muddy pool. I felt something. It was
a child. It said, "help!"
I did not know what to do. Then I had a brainy idea…...
By Chloe Paton
I was being chased by an alien and I didn't see a mud pool in
front of me. I fell in and something grabbed my leg. It was a
ginormous octopus in the mud. It dragged me down into the
mud. It was scary. I nearly drowned in the mud.
By Tom McCallum
I was sitting down, outside, eating my lunch, when all of a
sudden a bull jumped the fence and started chasing me. It
chased me down the paddock and pushed me into a gigantic and
deep mud pool…..
By Tabitha Napier
Someone grabbed me and put me into the muddy river. I said,
"help me! I'm stuck!"
Then, someone got me out and when I looked up it was a bear. I
ran home.
By Abigail Hicks
I was running near the pool and I tripped over my shoe and fell
into the pool. A crab got me and I tried to get off. But it didn't
come off. I tried and tried and tried. Then, its claw slipped off
and I made my escape.
By Eimear Gogarty
I was running on the track, practising for cross-country. It had
rained for two days and there were lots of muddy puddles. I
started running home and fell into an invisible puddle. It looked
just like clear, dark jelly. My leg was hanging out of the muddy,
invisible puddle. Because it looked like jelly I tasted it and it
tasted like chocolate. It was delicious!
Then, just as quick as nothing, a big, giant, monster, alien thing
pulled me out…..
By Samantha Hughes
There was a boy who had a pool. His friend, that was good at
jokes, drained the water out of the pool and put mud in the pool.
The boy’s mum thought it was him and she kicked him out of
the house. He landed in the mud that was in the pool.
A crab nipped him on the bottom. He shouted, "yow!‖
He punched the crab and it let go and then he escaped.
By Lachlan Peterson
It all started when I was riding my air horse. Suddenly, a plane
went past and spooked her. My air horse went crazy. It bucked
like a mad thing. I fell into a muddy pool and something
grabbed me.
I woke up, by a beach, covered in sand. Then, the ground
started to shake.
Quickly, a man-crab jumped out of the ground. The oversized,
man-crab said in a loud voice, "to escape, you have to win the
ball tournament."….
By Sophie Hay
It all started when I was cleaning out the pool. It was full of
mud and the next thing I knew, I was lying in the pool headfirst
and knocked out.
When I woke up, I was at a rundown circus…..
By Rosie North
I was at the zoo. I wanted to see the Rhino, so I climbed the
gate. It swung open. The Rhino chased me.
I ran into the park and I slipped into some mud.
Something grabbed me. It was a skeleton. I was sinking….
By Tom Learmonth
I was jumping on the tramp near the pool. The pool was full of
mud. Suddenly, I saw five dancing pigs, dancing above the
pool.
I quickly thought, do I get my swimmers on? No!
I dived into the pool and started dancing with the pigs.
Suddenly, something grabbed me. It felt like a picnic basket
with teeth as sharp as chicken bones. I screamed.
I grabbed my goggles from the side of the pool to see what it
was. I was right. It was a picnic basket with sharp teeth. It took
me down and when I came to the surface it tried to eat me, but I
bit it.
By Emily Manzin
The ghost grabbed me. I screamed. I was gobbled up before dad
came out. I kept kicking out before he swallowed me up.
By Reece Weir
I fell in the muddy pool. A gremlin grabbed me. It put me into
space. It was kissing me. It tried to marry me. It brought me
flowers…..
By Duncan Barlagen
I was in a motel room, washing my hands with Jasmine my
friend. Jasmine was holding me and she tripped over. She
pulled me into the toilet, which mysteriously flushed us down
and into a muddy sewage pool in France.
SCUBA gear, suddenly and mysteriously fell onto me and
Jasmine and it started to feel like a vacuum cleaner was sucking
us down.
We landed in some sort of stomach without stomach acids.
Skeletons and despicable clothes were in there as well. We
thought the intestine were a slippery dip, so down we went….
By Catriona Vickery
One day, I thought my friend was coming around the corner,
but it was a meat-eating lion. I hit him in the face with a frying
pan and he chased me.
A monster grabbed me. It said, "are you okay?"
I replied, "no I am not okay. What do you think? I just got
chased 100 blocks by a meat-eating lion and now I am grabbed
by a monster."
The monster got major angry….
By Charlie Wallace
I was sitting in my bedroom, drawing a picture when this texta
came alive. It chased me down the hallway. I ran outside and
jumped into the pool. The texta chased me into the pool. I was
screaming.
Then, these ants came and made a ladder, so I swam over and
climbed out of the pool.
By Eloise Ritchie
One day, Will and I are down at the Creek, when Will pushes
me in. I grab him and pull him in too. We have a huge mud
fight and then, something grabs me.
Little did we know, we had awoken a prehistoric crocodile
which had been kept alive by the fertility of the mud. It pulled
me under, but Will yanked me out of the mud and we ran all the
way home.
By Ben North
I bombed into the pool. It was oozy and nice and soft between
my toenails. Just as I was starting to relax, something grabbed
my ankle. It was a horrifying feeling, especially when I was
being dragged down as quick as Usain Bolt can run….
By Alex Hall
I knew it was over. My whole life was ruined by this thing that
was after me.
―Aaahhh!‖ I screamed.
All of a sudden, I was standing in front of a huge, muddy pool.
The thing was still after me. I think it was hungry. So, I dived
into the muddy pool….
By Olivia Foord
I was playing football and I went up for a mark and landed face
first in the mud. Splat!
I got up, but I couldn't move. I noticed that something had
grabbed my leg. I looked down, and saw a disgusting, small,
furry, green and brown monster….
By Pippa Metcalfe
Thanks for Kind Donation
Many thanks to Sarah Metcalfe
(milo for breakfast program), the
Hicks family (milo) and Janine
Barlow (tissues as well as milo,
vegemite and jam) for their kind
donations to the school and its
students.
Much appreciated!