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THANKS TO ALL STUDENTS THAT

HELPED IN THE CLEAN UP

AUSTRALIA DAY AT OUR SCHOOL

IKI

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Horse Sports Duri ……….…...6th May

Mendooran ….. 19th May

Dunedoo …….. 20th May

CANTEEN ROSTER

March 11th Coonabarabran Show

Zone Soccer Boys & Girls Trials

18th 2011 Year 7 forms due back

Zone Rugby League Trials

22nd Rugby League Clinic

25th Book Club Due

24th Grandparents and Senior

Citizen Visit

April 1st CAP Clubs Day

8th End of Term

WELCOME YEAR 3 SOCIAWELCOME YEAR 3 SOCIALL

Last Thursday was our first primary social for

the year. It was the Welcome Year 3 social

where we welcomed Year 3 to the Stage 2

section of our school. Everyone had a great

time dancing and playing games.

Congratulations to all students who attended

on their fantastic behaviour.

We look forward to next term’s social.

P&C NEWS Our Annual General Meeting will be held on

Monday 14th March in the School Staffroom

(entrance via Oxley Highway) commencing at

6.30pm.

Please come along and have a cuppa and join

the P&C to help us provide valuable assistance

and resources to our school.

Hope to see you there.

Thursday 10th T Knight Friday 11th - Monday 14th - Tuesday 15th F Border Wednesday 16th S Meier & D Nixon Thursday 17th T Knight Friday 18th -

On Friday 4th March, Coonabarabran

Public School students showed their

support for ‘Clean Up Australia Day’ by

participating in a whole school clean up.

Each class was allocated a designated area

for clean up and were motivated to take

pride in their school grounds. All classes

did a fantastic job making it difficult for

Mr Willoughby to choose the cleanest

area. 2N were rewarded with Super

Doopers which they thoroughly enjoyed!

Congratulations to all students who

participated and displayed excellent

school spirit!

K-2 Classes were given a special talk by

staff from the Commonwealth Bank. Mr

David Jackson spoke about the importance

of learning about money and how the

students can save for special things.

Many students at our school have bank

deposit books which they bring for banking

each Tuesday.

David reminded the children about tokens

they can earn and then swap for cool gifts

such as rulers, caps and even backpacks.

Each time a student banks at school the

school is rewarded.

We were very happy to be presented with a

cheque for $300 by David and Amanda

O’Neil all possible because of our

enthusiastic young bankers.

SWIMMING FOR

SPORT YEAR 5 & 6 Children will attend the town pool

this Friday. Children will need $2

entry, swimmers, towel and hat.

Last Wednesday the Iki magic crew visited our school from Dubbo and everyone had a

great time participating in two workshops.

Workshop 1 was a theory lesson with Kim on respect and expectations using the IKI

principles of I’m OK you’re OK, Look Listen and Learn, No Play No Play and Eat well Live

well. This lesson concluded with each student signing a personal contract that highlighted that

as a member of Coonabarabran Public School they will follow our school rules along with the

Iki principles and our ‘You Can Do It’ welfare system , and by doing this we will have a safe

and happy place to learn.

Workshop Two was with Pete and was the physical side of Iki magic where all classes

discussed being power positive and participated in IKI moves and physical activity.

Everyone had a fabulous time at the Iki magic

workshops and went home feeling very positive

about themselves and our school.

We will continue with the IKI activities each week

throughout this year.

Application Forms to attend the athletics selection trials where a team will be chosen

to represent NSW at the National championships in Darwin in September are

available pm the PSSA website.

The only way that a gifted athlete can represent NSW at the national championship is

by selection at this carnival.

State trials for PSSA Athletics will still be held in October but in this year, 2011,

they will only be a state trial.

For further information please contact Mr Ginn.

NEWS FLASH REPORT JUST IN

SWIMMERS AT TAMWORTH DOING

VERY WELL WITH SIX

MAKING STATE

More details next week

Cordelia Lloyd

Cordelia is a quiet achiever who works diligently in all areas.

Her bookwork is done with pride and she is a confident speaker on various topics. Cordelia is a valued member

of class as she ‘Gets Along’ with everyone.

Well done Cordy!

UPDATE OF RECORDS Our school is in the process of updating

records and our internet site. If you

do not wish to have your child’s picture

on the internet, newsletter, or

newspaper please contact the front

office. Ph 68421771

Grace Allan Grace is a consistently hard

worker who applies herself to all tasks 100%.

She confidently contributes to class discussions and is a friend to all.

Grace’s excellent work habits and enthusiastic approach to all school activities makes her a pleasure to

have in 5/6V.

Congratulations Grace!

Kindergarten- Skye Williams– persistence to finish all her work.

Shafin Salim– confidence in sounding out and writing

a new word.

Isobelle Deshon– enthusiastic answers.

Year 1- Asha Cronin– for consistently applying herself to her

work.

Tallon Devenish– for being a polite member of Year 1.

Jared Menz– settled and persistent work habits.

Taylah Dawson– giving her best effort all the time.

Lachlan Wark– being a confident and enthusiastic

student.

Year 2- Bradley Fuller– for always being co-operative and

trying his best at his work.

Lawrence Little- for settling in well at school and

having a bubbly personality.

Cooper Hayes - persistence with all class tasks.

Myah Sullivan- persistence with all class tasks.

Year 3- Jacob Meldrum-Bandman– a great book report.

Hannah Meier- a great oral procedure for news.

Breanna Menz - a confident news report.

Taylor Carberry- persistent work during Iki.

Josh Bunting– knowing his timetables.

Joey Wark- being persistent in Reading Groups.

Chris Reynolds - amazing news presentation.

Rya Cain– a fantastic effort during Maths.

Lachlan Meier- great helper in 3H.

Year 4- Travis Tighe– persisting with Multilit.

Tom Young- positive attitude in class.

Courtney Barker - persisting in narrative writing.

Matilda Chapman- quiet and settled work habits.

Stage 3- Gabby Webster– settling in well into 5/6D.

Sean McElhinney- spectacular in our assembly.

Jalyle Riley - working beautifully in literacy groups.

Nick Bowden - getting along skills when working

Bryson Jones - as a team.

Oska Brooker- more settled work habits and an

improved attitude.

Jessica Dumble– great effort during Iki.

Quade Milgate- persistence in spelling contracts.

Tyson Farrell- excellent exposition work.

Morgan Roberts-Riley– excellent bookwork.

Liesl Carberry- A great Australia Poster

Byron Coe- A fantastic effort during Maths.

Brittany Abberton- A fantastic effort in Reading.

BOOKCLUB Bookclub is due 25th March.

Any Inquiries Contact:

Lucy Evans in the Library

Concluding Chapter: At that moment the ugly goblin realised the hill was not a hill at all, it was a huge

ocean blue dragon. The mighty beast roared and stood up, almost rising to the roof

of the cave. The other goblins tumbled down and fell in front of the dragon.

"Stop!" shouted the ugly goblin to the others, "Look behind you".

The treasure thieves turned and let out a high pitched scream as the big giant beast

towered above them.

Suddenly there was a blast of fire as a big ball of flames glided towards them. The

goblins swiftly jumped out of the way. At that moment there was a massive explosion

above them and rocks began to fall from the ceiling of the cave, burying the

valuables.

The goblins turned and fled towards the cave's entrance, running as fast as their

little legs would carry them. Quickly pocket-sized Jim grabbed the huge green

sparkling emerald and then dashed after the others before he was trapped inside.

When the dust began to clear the gem protector turned and gathered the remaining

precious jewels. Then he fell into a heap on top of them, satisfied in knowing the

goblins would never return.

The goblin troop returned to their swamp and sat down in relief. Jim arrived shortly

after and shouted "Look!" He pulled the gleaming stolen jewel from his pocket and

the others cheered. Jim and the others danced with delight until midnight, amazed

at their lucky escape.

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What a busy few weeks! Year 3H have settled into primary school with amazing ease and are excited about the challenges that this year will bring. In Science and Technology we have been studying the unit ‘Light Fantastic’. We have been investigating sources of light and students will be presenting a project in Week 6. Students over the next few weeks will be working in groups to experiment with coloured filters and make their own periscope using recycled materials. We will also be integrating what we have learned into Creative Art projects. Creative Art this term also includes our entry into the Coonabarabran Show. Students have been thinking about their strengths in terms of Coonabarabran Public School’s ‘You Can Do It’ keys and have placed a coloured handprint onto calico which forms the basis of our ‘Class Quilt’. We have also been practising some basic sewing skills and talking about other famous tapestries and quilts of our world. Students are very excited about creating history so please look for our wall hanging at the show.

Girls and Boys

Summer and Winter

Hats, Jumpers and Coats

Lots of bargain boxes!

Jo Isedale 04498759006

FREE!

For k, yr1 & 2

Available to all

students in the

town limits.

Primary students have

conditions applied depending

on distance travelled.

Cost $1 per day if ineligible for

free travel.

More Info.. 68422783

Friday afternoons full of fun and

good times with your friends.

Bus available for pick up and drop

offs. 3-5pm.Gold coin donation.

Matthew Rouse– Physiotherapist

B.App.Sc

68 Cassilis Street Coonabarabran

Gift Certificates Available

Beauty Therapy Treat-

Louise McEvoy Dip RM, AcM.ATMS

16418

91 Hawkers Road 68431474

Mobile– 0428684270

Jen’s

Feedlot

Yummy Food-Eat in or Takeaway

Come in and have a coffee while

you wait for the kids!!

George Street Coonabarabran

Coona Food Supplier 35 Timor St ( Foodworks carpark)

Specialising in..

Bulk Catering

Party snack foods

Frozen seafood

Bulk cleaning products

Caterers supplies napkins etc.

Yearly Christmas Club

Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm

68422755

For all your school

uniform needs.

From hats to socks

backpacks & shoes. Shop 3/48

Dalgarno St 68 421 670

Promotions

Embroidery, Screen printing,

Padprinting, Sublimation

For all your promotional products

Trophies stickers

Sports equipment magnets

Workwear signs

Teamwear coolers

Business wear and cards

Caps and hats bags and more

Nick & Angela 68423663

Drop in for.. Bible talk,

afternoon tea with games

and craft.

Enrolment forms through

school chaplain.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN

PLAYING A CONCERT

BAND INSTRUMENT ?

The Orbital Swing Band has begun

a Beginner Band Program suitable

for school students and adults.

When: Thursdays at 4pm

Where: Coonaabarabran

Public School Music Room

Contact: Pam Lee 68421953

Pamlee.coona@gmail.com

COONABARABRAN PONY CLUB

Rally Day—This Sunday—

starting at 9am saddled and

ready to go!

New members always wel-

come.

Phone: Rebecca Moxham

68441609