Duranbah Public School...Games 27 June !/2 day Athletics Carnival-Kingscliff 30 June Full day...
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Principal’s Report What a great day it was last Friday. We had the launch of our Friday school program, combined with a visit from the Kingscliff Mini School. Thanks to Lindy and the other teachers from the Mini School for bringing their beauti- fully behaved students to visit us. The day was a huge success and all visi- tors were very impressed with our school’s beautiful environment and the friendly and welcoming reception they received. As usual a most frequently quoted comment was that people didn’t know we were here! We are delighted to welcome our 5 new students to Friday school, watch out in the next newsletter we will introduce them and include a photograph. I’d also like to thank the parents who ran the barbeque. We completely ran out of food due to the numerous visitors. (Everybody left feeling very well fed). Thanks also to Jack Spratts Butchers in Tweed Heads South for sup- plying the sausages extremely cheaply. They were delicious. I really rec- ommend them to you, they support the school repeatedly and also have selected deli items that are hard to find elsewhere. Meg and Jed also made a great contribution to the day with our well run face painting. I love meeting up with past students and seeing how they are doing. I’m proud to say that the majority of our students are doing very well at high school. Last week was National Volunteers Week. On behalf of the staff and stu- dents I would like to acknowledge the great work of our volunteers. Nearly all of our volunteers are not obliged to volunteer but do so out of the good- ness of their hearts. A big thank you to Fay, Julie, Victoria, Brigette, Luke and Glenda. You are appreciated. Finally welcome back to Vicki. Vicki is being supported back to work by Alexis Malcolm in promptly getting the return to work program in place. Alexis is the Occupational Health and Safety manager for our area. Next week I shall be away at the Primary Principals’ Assoc. Meeting in Ballina. These meetings are important to keep abreast of what is happening across education in times of constant change. Have a great week Sandy Term 2 Week 4 Friday 20 May 2011 COMING EVENTS 23 May FNC Rugby Trials 25 May 5-A-Side Soccer Day Tumbulgum Y 3 & Y4 14 June Spinal Injuries Association visit to DPS 24 June Small Schools Ball Games 27 June !/2 day Athletics Carnival-Kingscliff 30 June Full day Athletics Carnival-Kingscliff 1 July End Term 2 Duranbah Public School A quality education in a caring environment 105 Duranbah Road, DURANBAH 2487 Telephone 02 6677 7221 Fax 02 66777547 Email: [email protected] Website: www.duranbah-p.schools.nsw.edu.au NORCO MILK CAPS Could anyone who has been collect- ing the Norco milk caps for the school please send them in. The Cash for Caps Program is finishing and we need to have the caps back to the company by mid June. Please send all caps in ASAP CANTEEN NEWS NO CANTEEN FRIDAY 27 MAY (as Kelly is away). We will be running SPECIAL FRIDAYS from 3 June. The special lunch will need to be pre-ordered. Students will receive a note on Monday to be back by Wednesday with their order. Every week a special dish will be cooked and on sale for $2.50. The dishes will be nice warm meals for winter for example Tuna & Cheese Bake, Chicken & noodles soup. If any parents have ideas please let the front office know and we will pass onto Kelly (our Canteen supervisor). Face Painting & Animal Feeding
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Principal’s Report
What a great day it was last Friday. We had the launch of our Friday school
program, combined with a visit from the Kingscliff Mini School. Thanks to
Lindy and the other teachers from the Mini School for bringing their beauti-
fully behaved students to visit us. The day was a huge success and all visi-
tors were very impressed with our school’s beautiful environment and the
friendly and welcoming reception they received. As usual a most frequently
quoted comment was that people didn’t know we were here!
We are delighted to welcome our 5 new students to Friday school, watch
out in the next newsletter we will introduce them and include a photograph.
I’d also like to thank the parents who ran the barbeque. We completely ran
out of food due to the numerous visitors. (Everybody left feeling very well
fed). Thanks also to Jack Spratts Butchers in Tweed Heads South for sup-
plying the sausages extremely cheaply. They were delicious. I really rec-
ommend them to you, they support the school repeatedly and also have
selected deli items that are hard to find elsewhere. Meg and Jed also made
a great contribution to the day with our well run face painting. I love meeting
up with past students and seeing how they are doing. I’m proud to say that
the majority of our students are doing very well at high school.
Last week was National Volunteers Week. On behalf of the staff and stu-
dents I would like to acknowledge the great work of our volunteers. Nearly
all of our volunteers are not obliged to volunteer but do so out of the good-
ness of their hearts. A big thank you to Fay, Julie, Victoria, Brigette, Luke
and Glenda. You are appreciated.
Finally welcome back to Vicki. Vicki is being supported back to work by
Alexis Malcolm in promptly getting the return to work program in place.
Alexis is the Occupational Health and Safety manager for our area.
Next week I shall be away at the Primary Principals’ Assoc. Meeting in
Ballina. These meetings are important to keep abreast of what is happening
across education in times of constant change.
Have a great week
Sandy
Term 2 Week 4 Friday 20 May 2011
COMING EVENTS
23 May FNC Rugby Trials
25 May 5-A-Side Soccer Day
Tumbulgum Y 3 & Y4
14 June Spinal Injuries
Association visit to DPS
24 June Small Schools Ball
Games
27 June !/2 day Athletics
Carnival-Kingscliff
30 June Full day Athletics
Carnival-Kingscliff
1 July End Term 2
Duranbah Public School
A quality education in a caring environment 105 Duranbah Road, DURANBAH 2487 Telephone 02 6677 7221 Fax 02 66777547 Email: [email protected] Website: www.duranbah-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
NORCO MILK CAPS Could anyone who has been collect-ing the Norco milk caps for the school please send them in. The Cash for Caps Program is finishing and we need to have the caps back to the company by mid June.
Please send all caps in ASAP
CANTEEN NEWS NO CANTEEN FRIDAY 27 MAY (as Kelly is away). We will be running SPECIAL FRIDAYS from 3 June. The special lunch will need to be pre-ordered. Students will receive a note on Monday to be back by Wednesday with their order. Every week a special dish will be cooked and on sale for $2.50. The dishes will be nice warm meals for winter for example Tuna & Cheese Bake, Chicken & noodles soup. If any parents have ideas please let the front office know and we will
pass onto Kelly (our Canteen supervisor).
Face Painting & Animal Feeding
COMMUNITY NEWS
The Gold Coast SUNS are coming!
When: Thursday 19 May
Time: 4.00-5.30pm
Where: Rabjones Oval, Elizabeth St, Murwillumbah
Murwillumbah Vulcans Junior AFL Club would like to invite all interested children (& adults) to a free
coaching session with GC SUNS players.
BBQ & refreshments available. For enquiries call Dom 0408 118551 or Judi 66722930
New Drawing Skills Class Commencing 18 May for 9-14yr olds This course introduces students to drawing materials and teaches the core skills required tomake their drawings look 3 dimensional and lifelike.
Wednesdays 4.15pm-5.30pm St Anthony's Parish Hall, Kingscliff 6 weeks $75
No previous drawing skill or talent necessary! Call or text Gillian on 0400043529 Children from all schools are welcome, book early to avoid disappointment.
THE PATHWAYS FOUNDATION PRESENTS THE YOUNG STARS CAMP FOR BOYS AGED 6-10 AND THEIR DADS (OR A MALE MENTOR)Young Stars is a special weekend of fun and adventure for boys aged 6-10 and their Dads (or a male mentor). Take this opportunity to join other men and enjoy being with your boy in a magnificent bush setting. Benefits from the program include: builds self-esteem in boys; supports and encourages Fathers to be more active and involved parents; builds on existing family rela-tionships; honors mothers and the feminine; introduces boys to a positive male environment.For more info visit: www.pathwaysfoundation.org.au Date: 11th-12 June, 2011. Place: Near Mullumbimby Cost: $300.00 (includes food) (Scholarships available) BYO: Tent and Bedding.For bookings call: 1300 850 766 or contact Anthony Brown on 0416 130 399 for more info.
KINGSCLIFF MINI SCHOOL &
OLD MacDONALDS FARM VISIT DURANBAH
From Mr J All children were delighted to have Ms Myler return to school. I am pleased to be assisting with her rehabilitation from light duties to normal routine. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs Danielle Brownbill shared her great culinary skills with K, 1, 2. The children loved the tasty almond and date cookies they made. (A copy of Mrs Brownbill’s famous recipe is available from the school.) Thank you Mrs Brownbill! On Thursday, for lunch, all children experienced the menu at RESTAURANT D’BAH. The school’s resource room was transformed into an elegant eatery, resplendent with table cloths and serviettes. It was a great team effort with Ms Ellis in charge of table setting and serviette folding, Ms Young with purchase and preparation, both with the K to 4 students AND they all survived my cooking assisted by Years 5 and 6. The children were treated to a two course lunch and for many, a new taste treat with pineapple and coconut juice!
Progress is being made on our Stewart House Concert presentations with both the set songs and our choice of activity. It is a Lummi Stick rhythmic activity set to bright music. (Lummi stick activities are rather big in the USA as it is based on the heritage of the Lummi Indigenous Americans that once inhabited the Washington area. It is also similar to the Ti Rakau rhythm activities of the Maori and a little like the use of rhythm sticks by our indigenous people.) A modern touch will be put to it by the use of white sticks with luminous patterns done under ‘black’ light. It is proving popular with the children K to 6, who are mastering the skills well, for what will be a colourful performance.
Cooking with Mrs Brownbill
& K, 1, 2
