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South School News    

Monday 27th October                                                                                  Week 3 Term 4

Dear Parents/ Care providers,

Another week has flown by so quickly and before we know it, the excursions will be over and it will be time for end of year testing and reports.

Due to it being such a busy term, I will include a fortnightly calendar in the news letters so everyone stays informed of the organisational aspect of the school.

It was wonderful to be a part of South School last Friday. Such a happy occasion and so many people giving up their time to help, reminds us once again what a terrific school community we have ( even parents of former students).

I realise we are all busy with the day to day pressures of work and family life, but please remember  how important it is to get involved in your child’s school.

Thank you to all those who have given me positive feedback since I have been relieving in the Principal’s role. I do have to admit though, that we have terrific staff members at South who are taking on extra duties (big and small) just to help out, so it has certainly been a team effort so far.

I would personally like to thank Cath Reynolds for the amazing job she did organising the fete. There is a great deal of organisation done behind the scenes that we simply don’t see. Thank you Cath.

Have a happy week,

Nicki Walsh

CANTEEN

ROSTER

October

27th:     Karen Carter

28th:     Narelle Douglas

29th:     Tracy McNamara & Brenda         Schmitt

30th      Jody & Sonya

31st:     Fiona Moore & Kendra Mason

Slushy’s are 99% real fruit juice and the machine is up and running from this Wednesday $ 2ea

Early Arrivals

There have been several instances recently where students are arriving at school far too early.

We expect students to be arriving at school between 8.30 and 8.45am. This allows them sufficient time to store their bags, play if time permits and then be ready for the morning bell. Please remember there is

NO SUPERVISION by staff until the 8.30am bell.

Jackson’s Triumphant Triathlon

Jackson has beaten some of the state’s best young triathletes to come second place at the Forster Mini-Man Triathlon.

There were approximately 24 entrants in the event for 12-16 year olds which was held on Saturday 18th October.

Congratulations!

A DEDICATED STAFF

South school’s staff have continued to show how dedicated they are to the school and its students. Staff members give up an enormous amount of personal time to complete classroom tasks. Last week we saw once again how many staff ran stalls at the fete in their own time and this week starts another round of excursions. Please remember that your child’s teacher does not receive ‘overtime’ and that leaving their own homes and families is done out of the dedication our teachers have for the students of South.

Surf N Sand Camp

The camp is for 9-12 year olds and is being organised in conjunction with Scotts Head Christian Youth Group. Those attending  will depart from Gunnedah Baptist Church on January 3rd and return on January 9th, 2009. Those interested please see the ladies in the office for an information pamphlet.

UNIFORMS NEEDED           The clothing pool URGENTLY needs GIRLS’ SUMMER UNIFORMS of all sizes.  Please donate, or put your child’s old uniform in the clothing pool to sell.

South School P&C Committee

AGM Tuesday 11th November 08

In School library 7pm

followed by a social get together ‘off site’

Come along, get involved and be part of your child’s education !

OH WHAT A NIGHT!!!!

Great weather, Great activities, Great atmosphere and great volunteers made our annual school fete a GREAT SUCCESS!!!!!