Presentation Day

I would like to thank everyone who attended the Presentation Day last Thursday at our school. I have received many positive comments about how everyone enjoyed the occasion!

Congratulations to the award winners from each class.

I would like to highlight the following students who received the following special awards:

Dux (Academic Excellence) – Ruby Efraemson & Matthew Brooks;

Triad Award (for Scholarship, Sportsmanship & Citizenship) – Kye Kelly & Lauren Barry;

Senior Sports Awards – Taj Shears & Lillyan Potts;

Junior Sports Awards – Sam Patmore & Mia Jones;

School Captains for 2018 – Allie Mae Cook, Halle Constable, Jorge Constable & Talon De Heaume.

I would like to recognise the hard work of those students, who did not receive an award, however still strived to achieve their personal best, display outstanding leadership, initiative, co-operation and dedication to our school.

End of Year / Beginning of Next Year Dates

Just a final reminder, school for the students ends on Friday, 15 December for 2017. Children from Years 1 - 6 will commence on Tuesday, 30 January. Kindergarten children will complete their Best Start Assessment from Tuesday 30 January – Thursday 1 February and will commence school proper on Monday, 5 February. Parents of Kindergarten children will receive a note with individual appointment times and starting time.

HAPPENINGS

Phone: 4476 2556 Fax: 4476 2264 Email: Narooma-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: http://web2.narooma-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/internet

2018 School Structures

All schools formulate a plan for the commencement of 2018. These plans can and do often change depending upon new enrolments after the holiday break as well as taking into account the families that move out of the area or school during this time as well. For this reason, the school will commence the year with children being grouped in their current classes for the first week. These groups will commence the school year’s curriculum with emphasise upon PD/H/PE, revision of concepts and social skills programs. Staffing News

I will be taking Long Service Leave from the beginning of the school year and will be returning to work on Monday March 12. During my leave, Mrs Virginia Hodge will be Relieving Principal. Whilst Mrs Hodge is relieving in my position, Mrs Tania Hextell will relieve as the Assistant Principal for the school. Mrs Hextell will join Mrs Murphy, Mrs Osgood and Mr George in assisting Mrs Hodge commence the school year as smoothly as possible. Mr Jesse French will be leaving our staff as he explores other opportunities in teaching. Mr French is a talented teacher and will be an asset to any school he works in. He will definitely be missed at Narooma PS. Mr Ben Neich will be joining our staff in 2018. Mr Neich has recently been working at Ulladulla PS and is moving into our area. We welcome Mr Neich and his family to our school and community Mrs Bridget Mullany will also be joining our staff in 2018 as it appears from early accounts that the school will require another class. A demountable building is being sited near the amphitheatre as I write this and Mrs Mullany is expected to

take the extra class created. Fingers crossed we hold the numbers early next year. Term 4 Attendance Awards

I would like to highlight the following students who have received attendance awards in Term 4. This means they have attended school every day in Term 4 until the cut-off point, only having time out of the classroom for school related business or genuine exemptions approved by the Department of Education and Communities.

Kindergarten Hayley Aitchison, Ella Breust, Zara Crowe, Tait Gunthorpe, Eva Klose, Thomas Mason, Evan McGrath, Kiara McMartin, Travis Noonan, Jed Weston, London Wiya & Alice Young Year 1 Jesse Davis, Olivia Dudley, Charlette Fitzgerald, Jamie Haynes, Jamie McInerney, Thomas Meyers, William Murdoch & Ryan Tague. Year 2 Krystal Bailey, Rorey Croft, Bodie Crowe, Topaz Dudley, Jordan Elliston, Thomas Hudson, Peter Longbottom, Lily Mahony, Makhenzie Mathie, Laura Ovington, Kelly Ralston & Jacoba Wiya. Year 3 Charlie Aitchison, Clayton Bailey, Riley Bugden, Tex Carver, Johnny Constable, Jett Cook, Sierra Cowley, Benjamin Dart, Finn Efraemson, Mackenzie Elliston, Benny Faulkner, Sara James, Jack Klose, Kyler Mackie, Kai McGrath, Bethany Owens-Roberts, Xavier Ridgley, Teitao Robertson, Ruben Smithers, Kymiah Stewart & Shaniquah Thomas-Tighe. Year 4 Daniel Betts, Jasmine Daly, Lachlan Druhan, Aidan Hummel, Mia Jones, Lochlan Mead, Nina Morgan, Eve Ratcliffe, Tom Simper, Jayden Whiffen & Jade Wilson.

Term 4 Week 10 NAROOMA PUBLIC SCHOOL 12th December, 2017

COMING EVENTS:

Dec 13: Year 6 Farewell Dec 14: Music Showcase - 12.00-1.30pm - School Hall Dec 15: Last day of Term 4 Jan 29: Staff Development Day Jan 30: Years 1 to 6 return to school Feb 5: Kinder 2018 commence school

Musical Showcase

On Thursday, 14 December, students will be performing for the School to showcase Miss Garcia's Music Program this year.

Acts will include pieces on the glockenspiel, recorder and flute, Senior Band, Choir, Christmas Carols, nursery rhymes, and more! Due to time constraints our Junior Band and Year 6 Eagles and Penguins will not be performing this year.

This is a free event and will begin at 12.00 until approximately 1.30pm. Parents are welcome to attend.

Year 5 Lilli Daly, Aaron Gumela, Laura Hutchinson, Rahnii Kocwin, Kirra McCaughtrie, Liana Naylor, Bryce Owens-Roberts, Sam Patmore, Sebastian Potts, Dylan Tasker, Patrick Whelan & Beau White. Year 6 Lauren Barry, Emma Bevington, Matthew Brooks, Joshua Donai, Thomas Haynes, Jane Hudson, Mitchell Hutchinson, Ruby Moore, Stephie Ovington, James Ratcliffe, Ryan Simper, Silas Smithers, Aloah Thompson & Emelia Whitla. There are a handful of students that have perfect 100% attendance all year!!! This is a phenomenal effort. They are: Thomas Mason (K-Possums), Jett Cook (Year 3 Platypus), Benny Faulkner (Year 3 Platypus), Shaniquah Thomas-Tighe (Year 3 Kangaroos), Daniel Betts (Year 4 Turtles), Mia Jones (Year 4 Turtles), Lochlan Mead (Year 4 Turtles), Lilli Daly (Year 5 Echidnas) & Mitchell Hutchison (Year 6 Penguins). Merry Christmas Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in our school community that have shown your support for the school in your own special way. I would also like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and wonderful holiday! Paul Sweeney Principal

Narooma Public School P & C is proudly sponsored by:

Eurobodalla Shire Council

Free Family Fishing Clinic for Kids - Rob Paxevanous

Fishing Australia’s, Rob Paxevanous and his daughter Hailey, will be hosting a fishing skills clinic specifically designed for children, at Corrigans Beach Reserve Batehaven from at 9am.

Council is supporting the Family Fishing Day which is aimed at helping local children master some skills in an outdoor activity that Eurobodalla is famous for.

First up will be a talk by Rob and why he continues to return to Eurobodalla with his family to enjoy our pristine waterways, in particular the mighty Clyde River, which he describes as one of the best fishing destinations in Australia.

There will be a question and answer session, a FREE copy of Hailey’s bestselling book ‘Kids Fishing’ for each family who attends and practical hands on sessions where children can bring along a rod and put their newly learned skills into practice. Every child who tosses in a line will also go into the draw to win a Fishing Australia Prize Pack.

Families interested in attending this very special event and want more information can check out Councils Tourism website www.eurobodalla.com.au/whats-on.

Narooma Public School P&C Uniform Shop

will be open on Monday, 29 January, 2018

(Staff Development Day) between 10:00am - 12:00pm.

and every school morning from 9.00am for the first week of Term 1, 2018.

Order forms are available for downloading on the Narooma Public School website.

These can be placed for pre-order and cash payment on collection.

URGENTLY NEEDED

P & C Treasurer

2018

Please contact the school if you would

like to consider this position or email:

naroomapspc@gmail.com

School Eggs for Sale - $5.00 per dozen

We have eggs for sale from our eggcellent, eggnormous, eggcredible, eggtastic, and eggcited hens. They are available from the front office at $5 per dozen.

The photos will be available to view and purchase online only

Sports Booklet $30

Narooma Public School Breakfast Club needs

YOU in 2018!!!

Volunteers are needed to help out at our Breakfast Club 8:30-9:30am once a week.

Breakfast club runs every morning, Monday - Friday during term time, and serves approx. 60 with fruit, cereal and milk to make sure every child receives a healthy and nutritious start to

their day.

If you are able to help out this worthwhile program then please call

Jenny on 0499 033 311. Thank you.

Great opportunity for the Bega Valley!

NEUROFIT WILL COME TO US - IF WE GET 30 PEOPLE SIGNED UP!

The Neurofit program can benefit children, teenagers and adults

affected by ASD, SPD, ADD/ADHD and other cognitive & neuro

developmental disorders. It can lead to improvements including

focus and concentration, processing speed, behaviour, balance

and coordination, anxiety, motor skills and planning, speech and

sensory processing.It may even benefit other conditions.

To find out more, you can call Paula at Neurofit on 07 38541131

for a free consultation. Consultation times are available up to the

23rd of December this year and from the 9th of January.

Neuro-fit is an approved provider under the National Disability

Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Narooma Carols By Candlelight Sunday 17th Dec. located at NATA Oval for a 7pm start.

Come along to an evening that will get you into the spirit of Christmas.

Lots of local talent, including the Rhythm Hunters & a visit from Santa Claus.

Bring rugs & chairs to settle in & enjoy the show.

Performance at Club Muso

On Friday, the 8th of December students from Narooma Primary school performed at Club Muso.

Jade Wilson sung 'Skinny Love,' and 'True Colours.' She also performed 'Stairway to Heaven,' with Bray Constable on the guitar. The students performed at an outstanding level and did the school proud. Other students performed with the accompaniment of Tara Moore, one of our afterschool piano teachers.

Djembe Forte show cased a set of their West African songs on the Djembe, which the crowd really enjoyed.

Thank you to all the students, parents and teachers involved in the performances for Club Muso last week.