Phone: 6629 5220 Term 2 Week 1 2019 Fax: 6629 5398 2 May 2019 Email : tregeagle-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website : https://tregeagle-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Welcome Back to Term 2

A very warm welcome back to term 2 at Tregeagle PS. It has been lovely to watch the students and teachers dive back into their learning with enthusiasm. This term we will inspire our learners to be engaged and curious, encouraging them to collaboratively investigate, challenge and create. We are looking forward to a busy and productive term. As always, communication is the key, so if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office to arrange a time to speak to your child’s teacher.

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13/5 14/5 Naplan Online starts

15/5 16/5 17/5 P & C Meeting 9:30 Assembly 2/3G Bookclub Due

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ANZAC Day March

A big thank you to all of the students, staff and families who joined Tregeagle PS at the Lismore ANZAC Day March on the 25 April. It was wonderful to see such a positive turn-out. We also are very grateful to our P&C who organised a beautiful wreath for our school captains to present at the memorial.

Green Innovation Awards

A huge congratulations to Mrs Collins and the students from the Enrichment Program. Last term they submitted an amazing proposal video to the Green Innovations Awards panel on creating sustainable bees wax pouches. We have just been announced in the list of finalists primary schools! The students will present their concept to the panel on the 30 May at Trinity. Good luck!

P&C Meal Deal Fundraiser Success

A big thank you to the Tregeagle P&C and school community who donated $500 from the Term 1 Hot Dog Meal Deal to the Stage 3 Canberra excursion. This will be divided amongst students attending and deducted from invoices when they are created.

Life Education Van

Today (Thursday 2 May – 3/4A, 2/3G, KS) and Monday (6 May – 5/6B & 1B) the Life Education van will be visiting Tregeagle PS. Thank you to those parents who have returned their permission note. Specially trained educators present vital health and safety messaging through tactile and multisensory activities. Each session is designed to intrigue and excite children of all ages, which captures their imagination and has a lasting impact! Joined by Life Education's loveable mascot Healthy Harold educators bring to life lessons that empower children to make safer and healthier choices, now and in the future.

North Coast Performing Arts Camp – Applications

Students from years 4, 5 & 6 who excel in the Creative Arts can express an interest in participating in the NC Performing Arts Camp from 11-16 August. The cost for student is $500 (all inclusive).The camp in located at Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre, Lennox Head and it is the responsibility of parents to take and pickup their child from the camp.

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Targeted Arts Areas:

Dance

Drama

Visual Arts

Vocal – students with good pitch and confidence

Media Arts – planning, sound basics, videoing, editing plus much more

Instrumental – there is a band or ensemble to accommodate ANY instrument – HOWEVER:

students MUST be competent on their instrument – this is not a beginner program.

All campers are involved in a choral activity. Students should be aware of this requirement.

If you would like an application form for this camp, please ask at the school office. It is a wonderful

opportunity not to be missed!

Wyrallah 2-6 and K/1 Cross Country Years 2-6: Our annual Tregeagle District Cross Country race is being held on Friday, 10th May, commencing at 9.45am at Wyrallah Public School grounds. 8-13 year old students from Wyrallah, Rous, Tregeagle and Albert Park will be competing in the division of the age they turn this year. It is compulsory for students to wear their school hat, appropriate running shoes (no tags) and to bring lunch, recess, snacks and plenty of water. Should your child need an order from the Wyrallah PS canteen, orders are to be received by our school by tomorrow, Friday, 3rd May, so that food can be pre-ordered for the event. An information letter and canteen order form was sent home with your child at the beginning of this week. Alternatively, you can access all information on our web site or via school stream. Kindergarten – Year 1: Kindy’s and Year 1 students will be running their own cross country race at Tregeagle Public School grounds commencing at 2.00pm. The remainder of students will have returned by this time so we shall all be there to cheer them on. Parents/carers and families are most welcome to attend both events. We look forward to an exciting and fun-filled day! Nardene Braddon Sports Coordinator

Tregeagle Eagle Award

Recipients

Max D – KS, Mia D - 1B, Mila B – 2/3G, Elijah M-W- 3/4A, Jamie Paddock - 5/6 B

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Tregeagle Public School ANZAC Day Ceremony

Tregeagle Public School held another wonderful ceremony to commemorate ANZAC Day on the last day of Term 1. It was lovely to see so many families and community members present. We are very proud of our School and Vice Captains, Jamie, Savannah, Matthew and Kate, who showed leadership and maturity in coordinating and presenting the ceremony. Thank you to our very talented Sahara for coordinating sound with high proficiency. We are also extremely proud of our Junior and Senior Choir who sang a beautiful rendition of Lest We Forget – well done to those students. Thank you to our class wreath layers, Harrison, Isabelle, Macklin, Harnoor, Emmett, Madison, Chase, Alesha, Chloe O and Issac H. You represented your classes with pride and respect. Most importantly, we are very grateful to have two guest speakers, Mr Michael O’Brien and Mr John Llewellyn, who gave heartfelt and poignant speeches, bringing tears to many an eye.

Lest we forget Nardene Braddon

Canteen News Snack day is open on Thursday 9th May. There will be no canteen on Friday 10th May due to Cross Country.

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