Dear Parents

Classes are in full swing, with teachers working

hard to implement engaging and fulfilling teaching

programs. Students are playing their part by

working industriously and upholding high

standards of behaviour both in the classroom and

on the playground.

Scotts Head PS students continue to be offered a

wide-range of interesting and meaningful learning

experiences. In just the last few weeks alone,

students have had the chance to take part in: a

range of sporting activities (netball, NRL, morning

fitness), the school band, coding, robotics,

mosaics, aquaponics, cooking, gardening,

propagating, chooks and worm care.

All students have began online training in

computer coding under the guidance of Mr Terry

Simpson. They will learn basic principles before

moving on to more complex activities. These

lessons will provide valuable training and

education that addresses the Technology aspects

of the curriculum. It is great to see our classes so

engaged in these initial activities – I’m confident

that they will learn some valuable skills and

knowledge as the course progresses.

We frequently teach our students about road

safety, and it is a message that bears repeating.

You are all aware of our pedestrian crossing

outside our school. Please ensure you and your

children use the crossing as it is the safest place to

cross the road. I encourage you to talk about and

demonstrate safe practices for all aspects of road

safety on a regular basis with your children.

There have been a few cases of headlice reported

this week. Please continue to be vigilant in

checking your child/children’s hair on a regular

basis. If eggs or lice are found, treat with an

appropriate product.

Next week we will be conducting a whole school

Emergency Lockdown practice. In the event of a

real emergency, such practice lockdowns and

evacuations ensure that teachers, students and

school visitors are aware of how to react.

Thanks to Peter Johnson, Grant Watson (Stuarts

Point PS), Melinda Davies and Mary Bijou (Eungai

PS) for your outstanding care of our students last

week at the Coffs Coast Adventure Centre at

Bonville. The feedback from all involved was that

it was a great success.

Next Wednesday afternoon is our end of Term

assembly, please come along and see the school

captains get presented with their badges and

celebrate a wonderful term of achievements with

the first performance of our newly formed school

band.

Gillian Stuart

Principal’s Column

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Teamwork Respect Responsibility Honesty

Important Dates

Gillian Stuart—Principal

Indo Corner

“Today you are you!

That is truer than

true! There is no one

alive who is you-er

than you!”

Dr Seuss

Term 3|Week 9|13th September 2016

Di dalam ruang kelas – In the classroom (continued)

Pensil - Pencil

Pulpen - Pen

Gunting - Scissors

Penggaris - Ruler

Penghapus - Eraser

Lem - Glue

Buku - book

Spidol - texta(s)

Kotak pensil - pencil

holder/box

Term 3 2016

Wednesday 21/09/16

End of Term Assembly 2.00pm

Friday 23/09/16

Last day of Term 3

Canteen Roster

Week 9

MON 12/9 April

WED 14/9 Jenny

Week 10

MON 19/9 April

WED 21/9 Jenny

Principal Awards Teamwork Congratulations to Senita, Kobi, Ryder and Kieran

Term 4 2016

Monday 10/10/16

Students and staff return to school

Friday 28/10/16

Spring Fair

Weekly round up

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Opening and naming of the Richie Donovan Viewing Deck

A great community event occurred on Saturday (10th September) with the

Dedication of the Surf Club Extension in Honour of Richie Donovan.

Richie Donovan is a Life Member of the Macksville-Scotts Head Surf Life

Saving Club. In 1967 he was one of the first Aboriginal people to achieve

his surf life saving Bronze Medallion, the same year as the famous

referendum on Aboriginal voting rights. Besides that he has won many

titles, including National Titles in beach sprinting and continues to this day

mentoring the youth of the Nambucca Valley in athletics and personal

development.

Congratulations and well done Richie!

TAFE Community Links

This Seasonal Classroom will be a

way of learning that draws together

the research describing Aboriginal

education as group orientated,

localised and connected to real-life

purposes and contexts.

The TAFE crew are doing a great

job, an amazing work in progress.

Senior Excursion to the Coffs Coast Adventure Centre

During Week 8, Scotts Head 4/5/6 students attended the CCAC

(Coffs Coast Adventure Centre) excursion along with students

from Medlow, Eungai and Stuarts Point. We did fun activities such

as Zorb ball, Circus skills, Archery, Commando Course, Canoeing,

Sumo zorb, Giant swing, Mega drop, Fencing, Leap of faith,

Ladder logs and Inner limits. In our spare time we mostly played

in the Ga Ga pit.

The activities were challenging but fun. We had to climb to great

heights, swim through mud, paddle in canoes, fire arrows at

targets and battle with swords. Our instructors were friendly,

helpful and encouraging.

Our rooms were comfortable and the food was always

scrumptious thanks to the efforts of Bruce and Chin!!

By Zach Pacey

More photos to come in next weeks newsletter…..

Parent Information -reminders

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End of Term Assembly

Week 10 Wednesday 21/9/16 at 2.00pm. The school band will be performing and

the School Captains will be announced.

Indo Reminder to 5/6 Students

Reminder to 5/6 students who are doing the Indonesian powerpoint

presentation that they need to upload their family photos to google slides or

google drive. Bu Bibi.

Parent Line NSW for Parents and Carers

Parent Line NSW is a state funded telephone and online counselling service for

parents and carers of children aged 0-18. Parent Line NSW also manages the

ADHC funded Early Childhood Intervention Information Line for families who

have questions and concerns about their child’s development or who have a

child aged 0-6 years who has been newly diagnosed with a disability. They also

welcome calls from professionals looking for alternate supports for their clients.

Parent Line NSW can be contacted on 1300 130 052 or www.ParentLine.org.au

The service is available from 9.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Friday and 4.00pm

to 9.00pm Saturday and Sunday.

Asthma Kids

Looking for a way to help your child understand more about their asthma or

about a friend with asthma? Asthma Kids is an online, interactive tool to help

primary school aged children understand what it’s like to have asthma and what

they can do to help. Watch one of the introductory videos then take Chester’s

Asthma trail. There are prizes to win too! www.asthmakids.org.au

Congratulations to Wulaaran and Jack who

have competed at the MNC Athletics.

Jack finished 6th in his 100m, well done

Jack. Wulaaran was successful in long jump

and 100m, however she’s unable to

compete at state due to her NSW PSSA

Touch Football commitments in WA.

Links

School website:

http://www.scottshead-

p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

School facebook

page:

https://www.facebook.com/

scottsheadpublicschool?

fref=ts

Skoolbag Application:

Search “Scotts Head Public

School” in the app store.

8.30am Morning

Supervision (in

cola)

Start

School

9.00am

9.00am until

11.00am

Morning Session

(Crunch and Sip)

11.00am Lunch

11.50—1.30

pm

Middle Session

1.30 pm Recess

2.00pm-3pm Afternoon Session

Bell Times

Remember to send in a

note if your child is

absent from school.

After 7 days, the system

automatically records as

an “Unexplained

Absence”.

Spring Fair Raffle

We are having a raffle at our Spring Fair.

We would love any donations that have a Kitchen/

Garden Theme. Raffle will be drawn on the day of

the Spring Fair, the 28th October. All proceeds go to

support the Kitchen/Garden Program.

Thankyou Bu Bettina and Bu Annie

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Weekly round up

Kindergarten Excursion to the Teddy Bears Picnic

If you go down in the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise!

Last Thursday, Kindergarten and friends starting Kindergarten

next year, went to Macksville Showground to attend the Teddy

Bears Picnic. The event was held to raise community awareness

for National Child Protection Week, 4th-10th September, 2016.

It was a wonderful event with so many exciting activities!

Students were able to be creative with paints, playdough, glitter

glueing and weaving fresh flowers to make beautiful garlands for

their heads. There were balancing beams, stilt walking, skittles,

balls to throw and mini jumping castles. There were also lots of

giveaways from different community agencies who support child

and family services. We had delicious fruit platters, a sausage

sizzle and poppers. We marched around with the giant Teddy

Bear to the tunes of the Teddy Bears Picnic and joined in with

some dancing to some iconic Playschool tunes. A huge thankyou

to parents who joined us and provided transport. Also thankyou

to the 2017 Kindies, Nathaniel, Kaydee and Frieda who came and

joined in the fun! Bu Bettina and Pak Duke.

Arlie

Ryder

Emi

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Community News

VACATION CARE

FUN FOR CHILDREN

DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Are you in need of care for your children over the

school holidays? Nambucca Valley OOSH

(managed by Lifetime Connect) provides Vacation

Care services in Macksville and Nambucca

Heads. Primary school-aged children of Parents/

Carers who are working, studying, seeking work

or wanting to keep the kids entertained are all

welcome. Our Service will operate from Monday

26th September until Friday 7th October (please

note Monday 3rd October is a Public Holiday).

The program provides high quality care, sports,

excursions, cooking, craft & lots of fun! Hours of

operation are from 8.00 am until 6.00 pm & fees

start from as little as $5.15 per child per day (with Child Care Benefits & Child Care Rebate).

For information and bookings please phone Gail or Natalie at Lifetime Connect- Family

Services on 65681474 (weekdays) or email oosh@lifetimeconnect.org.au. Bookings and

enrolments are necessary before children attend.

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Community News

Lifetime Connect Playgroup

Scotts Head

Eddie will be presenting the ‘Small Talk Program’ during Term 3.

Wednesday 14th September

(Safety Day)

Hold Hands Easel Painting

Traffic Light Biscuits

Fire Cup Knock Down

Game

Water Floatation Aids

(Noodles, Floaties, Vest,

Kickboard)

Firetrucks on Mat

Policeman Dress Up’s

Book Corner

Emergency Response Centre in Home Corner

Wednesday 21st

September

PLAYGROUP OUTDOOR FUN

(Please head to the School Basketball Courts)

Monday 28th

September

No Playgroup School Holidays.

Have a safe and happy holiday. Playgroup resumes:

Wednesday 12th

October 2016 10am.

Playgroup Routine

10am-10:55am – Planned Activities

10:55am-11am – Wash Hands

11am – 11:15am – Morning Tea

11:15am – 11:35am – Free Play

11:35am – 11:45am – Pack Away

11:45am – 12noon – Group Time

12noon – Home Time