Glen Innes

Public School

T U E S D A Y 6 T H D E C E M B E R , 2 0 1 6 W E E K 9 , T E R M 4

Wednesday 7th December

K-2 Presentation Day

1:00pm

Thursday 8th December

Stage 2 Presentation Day

1:00pm

Friday 9th December

Stage 3 Presentation Day

1:00pm

Friday 16th December

Last day of Term 4

Saturday 24th December Christmas Eve

Sunday 25th December Christmas Day

Monday

30th January 2017 First day of School

Year 1 - Year 6

Thursday 2nd February

2017 First Day of School

Kindergarten

Upcoming

Events

Phone: 02 6732 2577 Fax: 02 6732 1804

Email: gleninnes-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.gleninnes-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Swimming School

The School Swimming and Water Safety Program took place at the Glen Innes Swim Centre from November 21

st through to December 2

nd 2016 for

selected students. The students who completed the program will receive their certificates at their relevant presentation day. These certificates indicate the students’ skills at the completion of the program. Parents/carers are reminded that continued practice is required to retain or improve the student’s current swimming level. It is also vitally important that children are constantly supervised during aquatic activities.

A special thank you must go to Keith Watt for his assistance with the use of the pool. Further gratitude must go the way of Krystal Lockyer, Dana Bowman, Nikkita Willis, Veronica McNamara and Kaylene Pedlow for their expertise in instructing the swimming lessons.

Jane Lawrence

Principal’s Report

This week we will hold Presentation Day events for Early Stage 1/Stage 1 on Wednesday 7th December, Stage 2 on Thursday 8th December and Stage 3 on Friday 9th December. This is always a great way to finish the year as we celebrate the many achievements of the students throughout the year. We look forward to having a great many of our families and friends join us for these events. Please remember that all students should wear their sports shirt and black shoes on their respective presentation days.

Semester two reports will be sent home on Monday 12th December. Parents who wish to make an appointment to discuss the report with their class teacher should contact the office as soon as possible.

Anthony Buckley

End of Year Library Returns

Library borrowing has ended for the year and we are now requesting that books be returned to the Library. Overdue notices were sent out last week. Your assistance in returning these resources is appreciated.

Borrowing will re-commence early next year.

Wendy Knight

Purple Pinkie Day

On Tuesday 13th December 2016, the two recipients of the Rotary Citizenship Awards from Glen Innes Public School will be holding a special fundraiser for polio. It will require students and staff to make a gold coin donation to have their pinkie nail painted purple. In return, they will receive a sticker/poster.

They are holding this day because Rotary is wanting to eradicate polio. Polio is a disease that paralyses your body from your head down.

All donations for the purple pinkie day will be going to Rotary to be put towards the cure for polio. Thank you

Alex Woods and Lucy Goldman

Review of School Bell Times

Due to various factors at the school we are considering adjusting the bell times next year. We are currently in the planning stages and will notify the school community of the outcome before the end of the school year.

Start and end times will remain the same, only the bell times throughout the day will change.

GIPS App

There is currently an issue with the school app that should be remedied by today.

School Student Security

In an effort to enhance the safety of all our students and especially in light of the fact that the school fronts the Highway, we will be implementing locks to the front gates. The school gates will be locked during school hours from 9:10am to 3:15pm.

Access to the school will be via the front office and all visitors and contractors will firstly need to present to the front office to gain entry. We hope that you appreciate our important purpose in instigating this process.

Culture Camp Presentation to the School

Bus Bay Zone

In the interest of safety, could all parents and carers please take note of the signs in the Bus Bay that restrict car entry and parking.

MILO in2CRICKET & T20 BLAST

Christmas BBQ (Maybe Kids Vs Parents)

at Wilson Park (not the Primary School)

Friday 9/12/16

Time: 3.45pm – 5.45pm

Notes Accompanying

Newsletter

Christmas Movie Night

Stage 3 Party

K-2 PG Movie Viewing Permission