Principal’s Report

Dear Parents and Friends,

Congratulations to Nikiela Larcombe, who was the

recipient of the Terrific Kid achievement award presented by Louise Griffiths from the Kawanis Club last

week. Well done Nikiela!

Students who attended the Cottage By the Sea adventure are reported to have had a great time for the

week for a sea side holiday. Again, our students

represented us in fine form and it was pleasing to note their exceptional behaviour.

With leadership of any kind comes important

responsibility. Last week over twenty students, from Year

5 put themselves forward for nomination for leadership positions in our school. Congratulations to you all. Each

student in the school then took part in a secret ballot to vote for the ten people they wanted to lead them into

2012. The elected leaders for 2012 are: Jamie Henson,

Kate McCalman, Georgie McCalman, Taylah King, Ella Park, Caitlyn Murray, Dalton Emery, Nicholas O’Connor,

Kane Wishart & Rhys Brown.

The first duty of our new leaders was to host the Farewell

for the outgoing Year 6 students and their guests, last night. We thank them for the marvellous job they did, and

look forward to having their representation at future functions for the school and in the community. I look back

at ‘little’ Billy and Isabel at the beginning of the year, and I marvel at the qualities and maturity that these two fine

young adult Captains of 2011 have grown into. I am

reminded of the importance of opportunity, and the purposeful learning that it brings - building personal

strengths, competencies and skills to take forward into their future. Thankyou Billy and Isabel, Caleb and Emily,

for the exemplary leadership you provided for our school.

A milestone in the lives of all of our Year 6 students was

celebrated on Monday evening. A dinner in honour of Year 6, 2011, was enjoyed by our students, family members

and teaching staff. As we farewell our students, many of

whom have been at Edward for more than 6 years, we wish them well as they continue on their educational

pathway. Fond memories of good times, and steadfast

friendships go hand in hand with schools like Edward, and I am sure there will be many a good time, looked

back upon in years to come. I wish you all the very best, and welcome you back to Edward for those

special nostalgic visits. Many thanks not only goes to

Mrs Young, Mrs Bermingham and Mr Howell, for presenting our students with a wonderful night to

remember, but to all of the staff of Edward who have touched the lives of our youth in their formative years

of education.

School Reports went home yesterday with the

children. Please ask them for it, if you have not yet received it. The report is a record of your child’s

assessed achievements at this point in time. If there are any aspects of the report you wish to discuss, please

contact your child’s class teacher.

On Wednesday we thank our very valued volunteers

for the great work they have done for our students, teachers and school. In so many ways we have

appreciated your time and dedication given to us, here

at Edward. Thank you for making a difference. All of our staff are looking forward to seeing you at the

special morning tea on Wednesday at 11:00 am. Presentation Night is an important time to

acknowledge achievement. While there are two

hundred students in our school who are all proficient in aspects of schooling and daily life, on presentation

night, a selection of those achievers are recognised for their exemplary attainments. The Presentation Night

will be held at the Deniliquin RSL Club, commencing at 6:30pm on Thursday.

Class placements are important, and due care and consideration is given to the placement of each and

every student. As the fluctuating intake and outgoings

of students continues to adjust, our planning for 2012 continues to be an ongoing process. We have

welcomed many new students into our school in Term 4, and we know that we will be welcoming more in the

new year. Teachers and classes will be announced at the beginning of next year.

Safety on the holidays is always on our minds as the school holidays approach. Please remember that the

school is not a safe place to play after school hours, and especially on the holidays, when there is no

supervision.

As this is the last newsletter for 2011 I would like to

take this opportunity to thank our school community for its ongoing support of our school. Best wishes for a safe

and peaceful summer break, and I look forward to

welcoming you back in 2012.

Best wishes,

Joy Soper Principal

Phone: 5881-2612 Fax: 5881-5090 Email: edward-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.edward-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Week 10 Term 4 - 13th December 2011

Excellence, Opportunity and Success

Talent Show

Tomorrow, Wednesday 14th December has been set

aside for the ever popular Talent Show, so if you can sing, dance, play a musical instrument or tell a good

joke, we need you now. Don’t forget that this is just for fun and you can do it with a friend or fly solo.

Starts at 11.30am.

Year 6 Walk of Honour

This year as a special farewell to our Year 6 students, we will be saying goodbye with a Walk of Honour at the

end of the day on Friday at 2.50pm. The other

students at school will create a Walk of Honour for the Year 6 students to walk through as they leave primary

school for the last time. This is the first year that this has been done and we hope it will become a great

tradition at Edward. We invite all Year 6 parents along

to join in the farewell.

Stage 3 Diaramas

There is a display of Stage 3 diaramas for parents to

peruse. They are set up in the old hall and will be available to view until Thursday this week.

Year 6 Dinner

A huge thank you to ALL Year 6 mums, dads and

grandparents for the wonderful smorgasboard of salads and sweets you supplied for the Year 6 graduation

dinner. Your contribution ensured our inaugural

Bradley Hall Graduation was a success. Thanks.

Sarah Young, Nicky Bermingham, Peter Howell

Uniform Shop

We have just received more polos ready for presentation night - so get in quickly! All layby orders

have now been filled and are ready for payment and collection.

The Uniform Shop will be open on the pupil free day Friday 3rd February from 10.00am to 12.00pm for

parents wanting to come in and get uniforms. Laybys are welcome if you want to make sure we have what

you need.

Thank you for your support in 2011 and we look

forward to providing quality, reasonably priced uniforms to the families of Edward in 2012.

Felicity Michael & Kim O’Neill

LOST

1 baby born from 2GJ. If parents wouldn’t mind

checking at home. Most probably accidently mistakenly

taken. If found please return to 2GJ. Thank you.

Canteen Roster

Wed 14th Dec G. Busby Thurs15thDec J. Petersen, S. Graham

Fri 16th Dec M. Crossley, J. Petersen, G. Busby, B. Howitt

Edward Awards Matilda Glowrey Kinder Silver 1 Chloe Moore Year 2 Silver 1 Eliza Bermingham Kinder Silver 2 Noah McGaughey Year 1 Gold 3 Aden Bermingham Year 2 Gold 4 Gold Achiever Molly Shaw Year 2 Gold 4 No.2

NOTICE BOARD

Week 10

Wed 14th Dec Talent Quest-11.30am

Thurs 15th Dec

Presentation Night at RSL Club-

6.30pm

Class Parties (All)

Years 3 - 5 Pool (Afternoon)

Fri 16th Dec

Last Day School for Students

Year 6 to Big 4 11.00-2.00pm

The Walk of Honour for Year 6

at 2:50pm on Friday.

Deniliquin Amateur Swim & Life Saving Club We are looking for volunteers to help out at our annual

Learn To Swim program during January. Interested teenagers, parents or community members are welcome to come to our

information night on Monday 19th December, 6.00pm

at the Club Rooms Poictiers St. Deniliquin

Any enquires Ph. Chris 58813795

Deniliquin Amateur Swim &Life Saving Club

Learn to Swim

3rd to 20th January 2012

Grading and registration from 6.00pm to 7.00pm, Tuesday 3rd Janu-

ary 2012

Participants must be 5 years old before 31/03/2012.

Sessions will run from 6.00pm to 6.30pm and 6.30pm to 7.00pm

weekdays

$10.00 per family for 14 days (does not include pool entry.)

Any enquires Ph. Chris 58813795

*Face Painting**Face Painting*

*A visit from Santa**A visit from Santa* **

*Lots of fantastic**Lots of fantastic* Kids prizes to winKids prizes to win

$2.00 per ticket to enter raffle Must be present when drawn

Sunday 18th Sunday 18th DecemberDecember

2pm2pm

Deniliquin RSL Club Ltd. 72 End Street

Deniliquin NSW 2710 Ph: 03 5881 1455

FOR KIDS IN K - 6 AT SCHOOL IN 2012

At the Uniting Church Hall for 3 - 6 and Salvation

Army Church Hall for K-2

Edwardes Street, Deniliquin

Monday 16th January -

Friday 20th January

2012

Cost : $2.00 per child

Doors open at 9:20am

Ring Margaret on

58814929 for more

information

Games

Morning Tea

Stories

Craft