South Grafton Public School on another sensational MARCH OF YOUTH banner!

Well done Mr Smith and students.

 

The Marie Claire magazine decided our banner was their choice for first place and organised a special photo shoot based around using their own model.  Photos will be included in the April/May version 2010.

Year 6 Excursion

I would particularly like to thank our Year 6 students on their wonderful behaviour during the three night, four day Queensland excursion last week. Teachers returned feeling extremely positive, proud and prepared to go again!

Reports were that this Year 6 group were the best group they had taken away in many years.

 

Congratulations and thank you.

Susan Hillery

Venetian Carnival Friday 6 November

We have entered three excellent performances in the Venetian Carnival this Friday evening

1  Our senior choir

2  Junior dance group

3  Our drumming percussion group - entered under the performance name of ‘Stick Boys’.

Thank you to all participants and their families for supporting us in this venture. A particular thank you to Mrs Ada and Mr Tapp, and Mr Jaggle for their continuing commitment.

 

Jacaranda Float Procession

Make sure you attend the procession this year. As like last year we have put together a magnificent float. Thank you to all parents, teachers and students who have already contributed. Particular students from key groups in our school have already been asked to represent us on the float, however there is still a need for additional parent help in decoration.

if you are able to help call Karen Cleaver on 0417 248 134.

 

Selective High School Packages for 2011

These are available on request. Our local selective high school class is at Grafton High School.

 

Band Concert

Our wonderful Hawks band and Eagles band have organised an evening of ‘musical entertainment’ on Tuesday 10 November Vere Street Hall starting at 6.00pm. All  parents are very welcome to attend. Admission will be by gold coin donation.

 

REMINDER - Kindergarten enrolments

All parents who know of students who are yet to enrol for Kindergarten in 2010 please encourage enrolment ASAP. We are already planning classes for 2010 and our knowledge of accurate numbers is crucial for organisation and staffing. Formal orientation session times are as follows:

 

Parent Information Session

Thursday 12 November

9.30am - 11.00am at

Cambridge Street Campus

crèche will be operating for preschoolers

 

Kindergarten Orientation - Classroom Visits

Thursday 19 November 9.15am - 11.00am

at Cambridge Street Campus

 

Please ring the school for more information

and to register for any of these events.

 

 

Excursions

Congratulations to Yr 4 and Yr 6 who have recently participated in very successful overnight excursions. Well done to our wonderful students who represented our school with pride. A big thank you to the accompanying staff who supported students during this valuable learning experience-

Yr 4 - Mr Smith, Mr Simpson, Mrs Rosnell & Mr Pachos

Yr 6 - Mrs Buckley, Mrs Tranter, Mrs Wicks, Mr Newman &

Mr Hughes. Thanks students and staff!

 

Year 6 Orientation to SGHS

Yr 6 attending SGHS in 2010 have been invited to a fun day of activities at Alumy Creek on Tuesday 10 November. Students will be bussed to and from the event 9am – 1.00pm.

Yr 6 parents please be advised students will be given a permission note on Monday 2 November and this must be returned ASAP by Wednesday 4 November. There is no cost for this activity but signed permission notes must be returned for students to attend.

 

Congratulations

SGPS was recently represented in the Interschool Equestrian Challenge. We are proud of the following students and their fantastic efforts:-

Lachlan Rhodes - Champion Boy Rider Under 9yrs, 1st Rider class 8yrs, 1st Keyhole, 2nd – Bare back & Flag.

Tara Kelly - 3rd Hunter Hack, Flag race & Bondfield bounce.

Ellie Lucas - 1st Pleasure hack, 3rd Hack

SGPS relay team came 4th overall of the 20 teams.

Well done Tara, Ellie and Lachlan!

 

 

March of Youth

ALL students K-6 are asked to support the Jacaranda March of Youth this Saturday (31 Oct) Students are asked to assemble at 8.15am on the river end of Prince St adjacent to the Civic Centre. Students will then march along Prince St with teachers to Market Square where the banners are judged and parents are met. Mr Allan Smith and a selection of K-6 students have created an excellent banner representing the theme “Memories of a Past Jacaranda”. We traditionally have the largest group in this march so we are hoping to beat all previous records and have as many students as possible marching in full school uniform. A big thank you to Mr Allan Smith for his time and clever  organisation of the banner. See you on Saturday 8.15am!

 

Creative Arts

Congratulations to the following students who have been successful in having their art work selected for  the 31st Exhibition at the Nagoya City Museum in Japan. Brooke Corbett, Nichole Gear and Jessica Hay.

Well done!

 

Home routines

Parents if your child is altering their normal home time routine please contact your child’s class teacher in writing. This is an important safety issue for all students but especially for changes to bus routines. Your attention to this matter is appreciated.

Yr 7 – Selective HS in 2011

Application forms  for Year 7 Selective High School placement in 2011 are now available from the office if requested. More information is available  at

https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/directorates/schoimpro/EDM/shs_publications.htm

 

Kindergarten 2010

2010 Kindergarten enrolments should now be organised and completed enrolment forms returned to the office. Please call 6642 3388 for information, we are happy to answer any questions you may have. Please tell your friends if they don’t already have a child at school. ENROL NOW for 2010!

 

All overdue books need to be returned before the end of Week 4.

Don’t forget student banking is every Tuesday on both campuses.

Thanks

Di Paull - Deputy Principal