Dudley Public School Newsletter

Term 4 Weeks 5 and 6

Principal’s Message

I'm not sure how it happened but we are half way through Term 4. Last week we welcomed our 2019 Kindergarten cohort to their first orientation session. It was wonderful to meet many of our new families and connect with our current parents who have another child starting their journey with us next year. The children were very excited and enjoyed meeting their Year 5 buddies. The leadership shown by our Year 5 students was wonderful.

We have a very busy calendar as we move towards the end of the year. Information will be available through our newsletter and Skoolbag app to help you attend the wonderful celebrations we have at the end of the year.

I recently attended the Primary Principals Association Conference in Sydney. This was an amazing opportunity to network with principals around the state, hear the latest information from our Education Minister Rob Stokes and engage with the future trends in education and the needs of our students. While it challenged me at times it was affirming that the path we are taking as a school will continue to build capacity in staff and students, preparing them for what is to come.

Kris Carey

Principal

Upcoming Dates

Week 5

Wed 14 Nov - Start Smart Financial Literacy - Day 1
Wed 14 Nov - Kindy Orientation #2

Thur 15 Nov - Start Smart Financial Literacy - Day 2

Fri 16 Nov - Assembly - Stage 2 choir

Week 6

Wed 21 Nov - Kindy Orientation #3
Thur 22 Nov - Surf, Fun, Safe - Stage 3
Fri 23 Nov - Assembly - Stage 3 choir

Week 3 Award Recipients

Congratulations to all of our award winners!

Week 4 Award Recipients

Congratulations to all students that received awards.

Whitebridge High School Orientation Day

Year 7, 2019

Tuesday 4 December 2018

School Hall

Official program starts at 9am.

See this document for details.

Support Mr Kiely this Movember

The Movember Foundation is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health and this Movember I’m joining them. Together we can make a difference for men’s health. Please help Mr Kiely to raise money for this great cause.

How to Donate

1) Head to https://au.movember.com/

2) Click on DONATE

3) Search for Thomas Kiely in find a person.

4) Click on ‘DONATE TO ME’ tab.

5) Follow prompts.

All donations go directly to the Movember Foundation raising money for men’s health.

Mystical Batpersons

Click this link to read the latest comic masterpiece from Dudley's answer to the late, great Mr Stan Lee, Mr Ian Sargent.

Click to download photos of our 2018 'Mystical' School Production

Alternatively type this URL into your web browser: https://bit.ly/2PdzPrt

Click to download all or part of the video of the 2018 'Mystical' School Production

Alternatively you may type this URL into your web browser: https://bit.ly/2PdzPrt

State Athletics

On the 31 October, Jake Pappas, Miller Ruks and Toby Winter represented the Hunter Region at State Athletics at Sydney Olympic Park. They all thoroughly enjoyed the experience and achieved some great results.

Toby Winter - 8th in High Jump with a PB of 1.45m

Jake Pappas - 29th in High Jump

Miller Ruks - 36th Discus

Good for Life Newsletter Term 4

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P&C News

Thanks to everyone who attended our meeting last Monday. The next general meeting is Monday of Week 7. All welcome.

We are very excited that the improvements to the Hall Kitchen have been completed! P&C have funded the installation of a new hand sink and splashbacks, which means that this kitchen can now be approved for use for preparing food for the Canteen and for OOSH, both very important services for our families. Thank you and well done to all involved.

Bunnings Fundraiser

Help is still needed for the Bunnings BBQ on November 25th, especially for Stage 1, 3 and Kinder. Please put your name down at the office or on our Facebook page if you can help for an hour or two on this day. Thank you.

Coming up this term we have our Home-Made Pizza day in the canteen, the delivery of Crazy Camel artworks, and the annual Carols Night. More information soon, and thank you for your on-going support.

Canteen Corner

Thanks to the parents who have sent in Teaspoon donations – we are still happily accepting them anytime.

Volunteers for the next fortnight are:

Mon 12th Nov – Amy L

Tues 13th Nov – Teagan S, Renee S

Thurs 15th Nov – Michele D, M Rigney

Fri 16th Nov – Felicity B, Margaret D

Mon 19th Nov – Alison W, Marcelle P

Tues 20th Nov – Chris J, Jane K

Thurs 22nd Nov – Fiona G, Kim H

Fri 23rd Nov – Rejane M, Christine A

For this fortnight only we have introduced a canteen special meal deal.

Cheesy Chippy $4.50

Toasted English Muffin with Melted Cheese

Yoplait Yoghurt

Red Rock Sea Salt Chips

Don’t forget to get your orders in by Friday 16th November for Dudley Fresh Home-Made Pizza Day happening on Wednesday 21st November. You can download the order form here.

Thanks everyone!

Nicole

Uniform Shop News

Avoid the queue!

Did you know you can email your uniform requirements to the shop?

Did you know you can pay for your purchases by bank transfer?

Avoid the hassle and do it online. Once your order is processed, you will be advised by return email. Your items will be waiting for you at the front counter of the school. Simply produce proof of payment (screen shot etc) to the admin staff and it's all yours!

The price list can be found on the app under parent info or by click this link.

Our email address is: dudley.uniformshop@gmail.com

Our bank details are:

Dudley Public School P&C Uniform Shop

BSB 032513

Account: 338441

Reference: Child's name & class

Two Play Strings

Two Play Strings offer violin, cello and piano lessons at competitive prices. Click this link for more details.

Call Dave and Catherine on 02 4943 2181, email twoplaystrings@gmail.com or visit www.twoplaystrings.com.au to book.

AFL Auskick at Redhead Beach

DAYS: Fridays

DATES: Nov 16 to Dec 14 inclusive

TIME: 5.00pm – 6.00pm COST: $51.00

Five weeks of NAB AFL Beach Auskick Tuition and activities (for boys & girls aged 5-10)

PLUS an AFL Beach Pack (includes cooler bag, football, cap, head phones & much more)

To register and pay online go to www.play.afl/auskick and enter your suburb

Then click on Redhead Beach Auskick Centre & follow the prompts

For more information email craig.golledge@afl.com.au

Charlestown Uniting Church’s Kids Fun Club Advent Workshop

24-26 Milson Street, Charlestown

Wednesday 5 December, 2018

(Children in Years K - 6)

Time: 4pm – 7.30pm

Cost $10 Child (maximum family payment $20)

(includes Craft and Dinner)

Registrations & payment essential by 1/12/2018.Download the form here.

No registrations will be taken on the day

Registration forms and payment can be posted to:

Charlestown Uniting Church

P O Box 449

Charlestown. 2290

For all enquires please phone:

Cathy – 0409 445933 OR Laraine - 4944 7826

Hunter Sports Centre - Vacation Care

Hunter Sports Centre has a fantastic range of activities for their Vacation Care program these upcoming holidays. Call 4953 6366 to book or visit their website.

New Vine Church

Click the image of the flyer to find out more about the New Vine Church that will be operating at 3pm on Sundays at Dudley Public School.

www.newvine.org.au

Decorate a gingerbread house for Christmas

Click the image for more details. RSVP to Judy Mason on 0452 485 151.