As part of NAIDOC Week celebra ons, Elora and Kymmie

from 5/6 Voyager, a ended a NAIDOC Public Speaking

workshop at Nowra Public School. Both girls returned to

school, full of praise for what they had learnt at the

workshop. They now have the opportunity to progress to

a public speaking compe on at Ulladulla Public School

next term. They will mentor two other students, as we

have the opportunity to enter a team of up to four

students.

Earlier this term, large sandstone rocks were placed at the

front of our school in a circular forma on. They form the

founda ons of our Stronger Smarter Circle. Class teachers

can bring their students to the circle to conduct a

Stronger Smarter discussion or a range of other outdoor

learning experiences.

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Principal’s Message As the term comes to an end, the school is s ll very busy

and s ll a hive of ac vity.

NAIDOC Week 2019

Voice, Treaty and Truth Yesterday we launched our NAIDOC Week celebra ons

with dance workshops led by Vincen a High School

students from the Dhawarri Dancers. It was a rich

experience that gave our students another insight and

perspec ve into the ancient indigenous culture.

We thank Vincen a High School, for sharing this unique

cultural experience with our students. This opportunity,

one which we would like to see become a tradi on, began

last year, through the links Mrs Watson has with

Aboriginal staff at the high school. The success and

popularity of the workshops last year, meant we had no

hesita on in organising them this year. All classes from

kindergarten to year six, had the opportunity to learn

some tradi onal dance moves that tell stories from

Aboriginal culture and history.

At our special assembly to open NAIDOC Week, the

Dhawarri Dancers, did a special performance for our

students, staff and parents to much applause. Sailors

were chosen as the class to perform with the Dhawarri

Dancers. They were very honoured.

The NAIDOC Week assembly opened with Myles from 3/4

White Sands, delivering Welcome to Country in her na ve

Dhurga language. Myles is able to do ‘Welcome to

Country’ because she is ‘On Country,’ having been born

locally. This was a very special achievement for Myles

who set becoming more confident, as one of her personal

learning goals this year.

Mr Brad Williams returned for the day, to add some live

music to our NAIDOC Assembly. The students enjoyed

Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes in Dhurga and the song

Red, Black and Yellow.

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A dish drain divides the Stronger Smarter Circle. This

will be decorated with river rocks painted with

Indigenous symbols. As part of NAIDOC Week

celebra ons, students began pain ng the rocks under

the supervision of Larissa and student teachers. The

results are very impressive and demonstrate a range of

talents and crea vity amongst our students. Hopefully

by the end of the

week, all students

and staff will have

painted a rock.

Today a er recess

another group of

students

par cipa ng in a

special Aboriginal

Student Leadership

Program at

Vincen a High

School, will

facilitate an Indigenous sports session for all classes.

Once again thank you very much Vincen a High School.

Another posi ve link with our local high school.

On Friday we will hold another assembly at 2pm. The

focus of this assembly, is to reflect on the learning

during NAIDOC Week. A range of lessons conducted in

all classrooms, will focus on the meaning of NAIDOC

Week and Aboriginal History. Friday will also be a red,

black and yellow day. The colours of the Aboriginal flag.

This is not for a gold coin dona on.

Reports Reports were sent home yesterday. They represent

many hours of work by all teachers. It’s hard to

es mate how much me it has taken in assessment,

prepara on, wri ng, edi ng, reading, re‐wri ng and

finalisa on, before being handed in for prin ng and

distribu on. Each teacher had a buddy teacher that read

their buddies reports, before they went to their

supervisor, who read them before being sent to me.

Our aim is to present the most accurate, professional

reports that give you a really good idea about the

progress of your child, in many aspects of their

schooling. Any clarifica on of reports needed, please

contact your child’s class teacher.

PJ Day ‐ Thursday This is in aid of “The Great Husky Fair”. Dona ons of

ingredients for baking or cake mixes are requested.

PYJAMA DAY! This Thursday 4 July, we will be hos ng a Pyjama Day. There

will be lots of fun ac vi es and games. The PJ Day is in support of ‘The Great Husky Fair’. Everyone is invited to wear pyjamas and cosy shoes that must be enclosed and suitable for running around. You may bring a snuggly so toy or your

favourite pillow from home, if you want as well.

Join in the fun ac vi es like sleeping lions, buddies and short movie anima ons. A dona on of an ingredient for cooking or

a cake mix is encouraged. If not convenient, a gold coin dona on to help purchase these goods

Mr Sansom, P&C Commi ee, Captains & SRC

EthicsPlease see a ached le er in regards to volunteer ethics

teachers.

As this will be a combined newsle er for last week and

this, our final week. I wish all families a happy and safe

break. A er a big holiday in Ireland I’m going to enjoy

the local a rac ons.

All students, your holiday homework, is to enjoy the

great outdoors with family and friends. At night or when

having a rest from all that outdoor ac vity, don’t forget

to do some reading for enjoyment.

Glenn Sansom

Principal

Together we are Stronger and Smarter

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Tuesday 2 July 

Morning super star assembly 9.00am

Stage 2 & 3 Huskisson Cinema to watch 2040 9.30‐

11.o00am

Wednesday 3 July 

P&C Mee ng 6pm in Library

Thursday 4 July 

Morning super star assembly 9.00am 

P&C Pyjama Day

School Disco 2pm

Winter Trivia Night 7pm @ Husky Pub

Friday 5 July  

Morning super star assembly 9.00am

Music Performance by JB Music students.

2.00pm NAIDOC reflec on assembly

Tuesday 30 July 

Athle cs Carnival

Wednesday 7 August  

P&C AGM

LibraryNewsWeek9It makes me so proud when our students become mo vated

to act on what they know is right. I am even prouder that their

teachers support their learning and encourage students to do

the right thing and look a er our environment. This group of

students from Tapalla have formed the “Rubbish Club” and

are spending their me looking a er our beau ful school.

They said they were inspired by Ms Fox and our very own

“Plas c Pollu on Unit”

drama club. The PPU

from Year 5/6 Cur‐

rambene had some

strong messages during

their performances this

week and it is so nice to

see the students taking

ac on!

Library lending is at an all‐ me high and it is great to see so

many students exploring our collec on of fantas c books.

However, it is essen al to keep track of our books so that eve‐

ry tle is available for all students to borrow. (It is o en the

more popular tles that become overdue.) Today more gentle

reminders will go out to students who s ll have books in their

possession. With the onset of school holidays it will be great

for students to take home books to read for pleasure, so get

those overdues back so your child can con nue to borrow.

Arrangements can be made to pay for or replace books

through Mrs Clark.

At this me I would like to thank everyone who has made the

first half of the year run smoothly in the library. I have great

support from my office administrator Mrs Margaret Clark who

always keeps one step ahead of me AND runs our Book Club

most efficiently. Elisha Forde volunteers at our school three

days per week while she is comple ng her teacher support

cer fica ons. Her support in the library is a valuable asset

while she con nues to gain experience in working with stu‐

dents.

Lastly, I will be away on Long Service Leave for all of Term 3

and will be heading to the USA to be with my family, go hiking

in the Rockies, explore Yellowstone Na onal Park and the

Grand Tetons and finally relax on a cruise through the Alaskan

Inside passage. I look forward to returning in Term 4 and know

that Mrs

Ma hews

and Ms

Musson

will do a

great job in

my ab‐

sence! Mrs

Hanson

NAIDOC week 

2019 

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CollectingforHampers.This week we are collec ng items to make hampers.

We will be raffling 8 hampers as part of our major

raffle for ‘The Great Husky Fair”.

The Hampers are:

1. Baby Products

2. Beach items

3. Spa

4. Gourmet Food (non‐perishable)

5. Man Pack

6. BBQ

7. Ladies accessories

8. Kids fun pack

If you have any items that fit into these categories

please send them into Ms Lewis’ office.

Dear Parents and Carers,

Could you be an ethics teacher for Huskisson Pub-lic School?

We are seeking volunteers so that we can provide ethics classes for all the families who have request-ed it for their children. Currently there is no volun-teer teacher for the Kindergarten students enrolled in ethics classes.

Ethics teachers receive full training by Primary Eth-ics, the not-for-profit organisation approved to de-sign curriculum and training for the ethics program. Training consists of a two day workshop and short online modules. Lesson materials are provided. Suitable volunteers have an interest in children’s education and development of critical thinking skills and must be available at 12.15pm on Thursday each week.

In ethics classes, children learn how to think logi-cally, disagree respectfully and support their argu-ments with evidence, rather than act according to blind habit or peer pressure.

Children discuss topic such as:

-imagining how others feel

-how do we treat living things?

-what is laziness?

-how do we disagree in a respectful way?

-fairness

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a valu-able contribution to our school, please visit www.primaryethics.com.au or contact Gabe Hart our Ethics Coordinator on 0413 623 383.

Next  

P&C Mee ng  

Wednesday 3 

July  

Library 6pm 

AGM—7 August