Tallong PS Newsletter Term 1 Week 6

Principal’s Report

This week I would like to make mention of the fabulous learning support staff we have at Tallong PS. Mrs Hall comes every Tuesday and works in the classrooms supporting the classroom teachers and she also works  with individuals and small groups focusing on Literacy and Numeracy skills. Mrs Hayes visits every second week to provide support to Mrs Hall as well as completing many individual assessments and /or carrying out duties for the classroom teachers that will better help them support individual learning needs within the classroom setting. These staff members have a wealth of experience and knowledge and contribute so much to the learning outcomes of the students at Tallong Public School.

S. Matthews

Principal

Welcome Miss Laishah Matthews

Mrs Neale is taking some leave for health reasons and we are fortunate that Miss Laishah Matthews will be with us during Mrs Neale’s absence. Miss Matthews brings many skills to the position and I am sure the Koala’s will enjoy their time with her.

District Swimming Carnival

Four boys travelled to Mittagong last Friday for the District swimming carnival. A big thank you again, to parents that transported and attended on this day. The boys had a tough and competitive day but in true Tallong style put in their best effort. We are very proud of them.

Results were:

Kody Tozer 50M Butterfly 3^rd Place

Relay Team 4 x 50M Freestyle 3^rd Place

Jarrod Field, Riley Tozer, Tyson Lewis, Kody Tozer

Art Club Commences

In our first week of Art club, 7 students attended. In the second week 15 students attended. I think word has got around that art club is fantastic! Art club is on Thursday afternoons from 3:15pm- 4:30pm. Cost $2.

Cross Country Practise

During the month of March we will be practising for the cross country carnival. Students in years 3-6 may wear their joggers to school each day for this training. 

Some Interesting Trivia 

Since the inception of the Breakfast Club in May 2011 up until December 2011, 289 volunteers have fed 742 students! From August 2011 through to December 2011, 163 children attended Games club.

 

Coles Sport For Schools Vouchers

We were able to purchase a lot of sporting equipment thanks to the hard work of many in collecting and counting vouchers. A special thank you must go to the Tallong general Store for displaying the collection sign and for collecting so many vouchers on our behalf.   Items purchase included: AFL goalposts, basketballs, soft cricket balls, handballs, a volleyball,  swimming wrist bands and a tennis racquet.

Playgroup News

On Wednesday 7^th March at our playgroup, Alan Caldow and workers from Family Support will attend and chat to the parents about support networks available to families. Please come along and join them for an informal morning tea.

Playgroup is every Wednesday commencing at 9:15am.

New members welcome!

Calling All Grannies…

The Tallong Apple Day Festival committee is calling for nominations for the Tallong Granny of The Year award to commemorate Granny Smith apples. They originated in Eastwood, NSW, in 1968 from a chance seedling propagated by Granny Maria Ann Smith. Nominations need to be 50 words or less. We encourage as many of our students as possible to get involved. Completed nominations can be lodged at the general store. Please call in at the office if you need another form. 

Upcoming Events

Week 6

Thursday 1^st March         Art Club $2 with Mrs Botticchio 3:15pm - 4:30pm 

Friday 2^nd March            SRC Freezing Fun             Ice Blocks 50c

 Week 7

 Monday 5^th March           Explorer’s Club $2           3:15pm - 4:45pm

Wednesday 7^th March        Playgroup 9:15am

                                        Games Club                 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Thursday 8^th March  Art Club $2 with Mrs Botticchio 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Friday 9^th March            P&C AGM 3:15pm

                                            SRC Freezing Fun             Ice Blocks 50c 

    Sunday 11^th March      Working Bee 9am

Week 8 

Monday12^th March          Explorer’s Club $2           3:15pm - 4:45pm

Wednesday 14^th March     Playgroup 9:15am

                                          Games Club                 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Thursday 15^th March      Art Club $2 with Mrs Botticchio 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Friday 16^th March              SRC Freezing Fun             Ice Blocks 50c  

Week 9 

Monday19^th March           Explorer’s Club $2           3:15pm - 4:45pm

Wednesday 21^st March     Go Purple for Epilepsy    SRC Fundraiser

                                          Playgroup 9:15am

                                          Games Club                 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Thursday 22nd MarchArt Club $2 with Mrs Botticchio 3:15pm -4:30pm

Friday 23^rd March                   SRC Ice Cream Freezing Fun Friday 50c                                     

                           

                                                  

Tallong Public School Term 1 Week 5 Newsletter

Principal’s Report

The term is in full swing and the before and after school activities are up and running. The new art club on Thursday afternoons was well received by those who attended last week. A big thank you to Margaret Bottichio, Chrissy, Chloe and Heidi Wursten for their input.

We continue to have fantastic support from our community members with these before and after school clubs and the staff and parents are truly appreciative.

We also have so many parents that contribute in big ways and small and I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support to the staff and students at our school. It is this support that makes our school such a wonderful place.

S. Matthews

Principal

Swimming Carnival

Yesterday’s swimming carnival was a great success due to many factors. Firstly the student’s behaviour was outstanding and all who participated gave their best. We had some students compete in the 50 Metre carnival for the first time and surprised themselves with how well they did. We were able to field a senior relay team and a  small school relay team which were both competitive.

It was great to have Heidi Tozer, Liz McDonald and Sharon Williams there to cheer the boys on and help organise them for their races. A big thank you to Jeremy Porter for transporting some students, and the shade shelter, to the pool and then taking back to school some very muddy students and a muddy shade shelter. Thanks also to Kim Hall for assisting with transport and for lifeguard duties on the day.

Four students were successful in selection to the district swimming carnival. They are:

Jarrod Field: 50 M  Senior Breaststroke

Riley Tozer: 9 years 50 Metre Freestyle

Tyson Lewis: 12 years 50 M Freestyle, Senior 50 M Butterfly

Kody Tozer: Open 100 M Freestyle, 11 years 50 M Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke and Butterfly.

On top of this Tyson Lewis was also awarded 12 Years Age Champion! Well done Tyson

Private Music Tuition

Miss A commenced private music tuition with 5 of our students last week. Feedback from the students was very positive and one comment was,…  “that was the best music lesson I have ever had!”

If your child expresses a wish to have  private music lessons, we are taking names for next term. Lessons cost $22 per half hour which represents good value for money. Instrument hire is $25 per term.

The biggest advantage is that lessons occur at school in school time so there is no after school travel involved.

Playgroup 2012

Our playgroup has commenced well in 2012 with facilitator Michelle Stuart from the Goulburn Regional Art Gallery back this year with fun and creative activities for the children to do. This week at playgroup Alan Caldow and workers from Family Support attended and chatted to the parents about support networks available to families. Morning tea was provided.

Playgroup is every Wednesday commencing at 9:15am. New members welcome!

P&C Meeting Change of Day

 Please be advised that due to a recent survey and to some members experiencing difficulty attending  Monday afternoon meetings, that the P&C meetings will now be held on the second Friday of each month.

The next meeting will be the AGM on Friday 9^th March at 3:15pm.

 All new parents are welcome.      

Gardening Fairy

Some of you may not realise but we have a secret gardener who comes in her spare time and plants lovely rows of flowers and natives to beautify our school.

Recently this gardening fairy planted a row of natives alongside the K-2 verandah and some time back planted a lovely row of petunias along the path to the library. Mrs Perger thought she had a secret admirer, but no, it was the gardening fairy aka Julie Grills. Thank you Julie.   

The SRC are holding a charity fundraiser for Epilepsy: “Go Purple For Epilepsy” will be held on March 21^st.  Getting involved is easy. Students bring a gold coin donation and dress in purple!

Calling All Grannies…

The Tallong Apple Day Festival committee is calling for nominations for the Tallong Granny of The Year award to commemorate Granny Smith apples. They originated in Eastwood, NSW, in 1968 from a chance seedling propagated by Granny Maria Ann Smith. Nominations need to be 50 words or less.

Flyer attached to the email. We encourage as many of our students as possible to get involved. Completed nominations can be lodged at the general store.

Audition: A Kidsummer Night’s Dream

This will be held on 21^st and 22^nd April  at the THSPA ( 73 Kirkham Rd, Bowral).

Sat 21^st: 3-5pm

Sun 22^nd 1pm onwards

Upcoming Events

Term1

Week 6

Monday 27^th February                Explorer’s Club           3:15pm - 4:45pm

Wednesday 29th February       Choral concert rehearsal   (3-6)

                                                 Playgroup 9:15am

                                                 Games Club                 3:15pm - 4:30pm Thursday 1^st March          Art Club with Mrs Botticchio 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Week 7 

Monday 5^th March            Explorer’s Club           3:15pm - 4:45pm

Wednesday 7^th March       Playgroup 9:15am

                                          Games Club         3:15pm - 4:30pm

Thursday 8^th  March           Art Club with Mrs Botticchio 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Friday 9^th March                P&C AGM  3:15pm

Sunday 11^th March             Working Bee 9am

Week 8

Monday12^th March             Explorer’s Club           3:15pm - 4:45pm

Wednesday 14^th March       Playgroup 9:15am

                                            Games Club          3:15pm - 4:30pm

Thursday 15^th  March          Art Club with Mrs Botticchio  3:15pm - 4:30pm

Tallong Bush Dance, March 24, 2012

TALLONG BUSH DANCE

Following the success of last year’s Country Dance the Tallong Community Focus Group is again hosting a Bush Dance.

WHEN: Saturday 24^th March

WHERE: Tallong Memorial Hall, Memorial Drive, Tallong

TIME: 7.30pm to 10.30pm

DRESS: Smart Casual to Formal

BAND: Mountain Dew (there will be a caller)

EATS: Tallong La Pomme Cafe –will serveTea /Coffee with a light supper food also available. Kiosk foods will be available such as crisps, soft drinks, ice creams and lollies. These will be on sale at our usual low prices.

BYOG & Soft Drinks

Children are most welcome and flood lights will be set up outside if they wish to play on the playground equipment or in the park.

COSTS: $5.00 per head

TICKET SALES: Tickets will be sold prior to the dance. For information & tickets: 1. See the Tallong website for the application form (www.tallong.com.au); 2. Pick up a form from the Tallong General Store or 3. Contact - Lionel on 0418 609 572.

RSVP: For catering purposes, forms are to be submitted with payment to the Tallong General Store or in the Focus Group letter box at the Store by March 19.

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Application Form for the Tallong Bush Dance – March 24, 2012 at the Tallong Memorial Hall, 7.30 to 10.30pm

Name: ------------------------------------------------------------------

Contact telephone number: ------------------------

Email address: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Number of people: --------------------

Money paid: ---------------

Tallong Public School Term 1 Week 4 Newsletter

Principal’s Report

The Kanga’s are back in their now freshly painted classroom, our school has been successful in receiving a $30,000 solar grant from the government and I was recently told we have been allocated funding to place a new retaining wall around our playing field.

These maintenance and improvement works are very exciting. The solar panels grant will include solar panels on the COLA roof, rainwater tanks in 3 locations and software that will engage students in data collection.

A working bee will be held on 11^th March to erect a cricket net around the cricket pitch. We are also investigating the possibly of replacing the cement pitch with a synthetic one.

We are very excited about these recent investments in our school and the benefits they provide to our students.

S. Matthews

Principal

Bunnings Fundraiser

Our school will be hosting the sausage sizzle at Bunnings in Mittagong on Sunday 1^st April. If you can spare a couple of hours of your time it would be much appreciated. This event should be a fantastic opportunity to fund raise, but many volunteers are required. Please let Liz McDonald know of your availability ASAP and then mark it on your calendar.

P&C Meeting Change of Day

 Please be advised that due to a recent survey and to some members experiencing difficulty attending  Monday afternoon meetings, that the P&C meetings will now be held on the second Friday of each month.

The next meeting will be the AGM on Friday 9^th March at 3:15pm.

 All new parents are welcome.                         

SRC NEWS

The SRC met for the first time for 2012 last Wednesday. Two fundraisers were decided upon.

A charity fundraiser for Epilepsy: “Go Purple For Epilepsy” will be held on March 21^st.  Getting involved is easy. Students bring a gold coin donation and dress in purple for the day. More information closer to the event.

Another SRC initiative is Freezing Fun Fridays. Ice blocks will be available for sale by the SRC on Fridays for 50c throughout Term 1.

Thank you,

Tyson Lewis ( Secretary)

Calling All Grannies…

The Tallong Apple Day Festival committee is calling for nominations for the Tallong Granny of The Year award to commemorate Granny Smith apples. They originated in Eastwood, NSW, in 1968 from a chance seedling propagated by Granny Maria Ann Smith. Nominations need to be 50 words or less.

Flyer attached to the email. We encourage as many of our students as possible to get involved. Completed nominations can be lodged at the general store.

 Moss Vale High School Year 7 Parent Information Evening

A parent information session for students going into Year 7 in 2013 will be held on Wednesday 15^th February at 5:45pm to 7pm in the school library.

Moss Vale Hockey Club

Rego dates: 11^th and 18^th February

Location: Leighton gardens, Moss vale

Time: 10:30am-12pm

Blue Light Disco

Saturday 25^th February at Mittagong RSL. Juniors 4pm-6pm. $5.00

Upcoming Events

Term 1

Week 4                                          

Thursday 16^th February       Art Club with Mrs Botticchio 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Week 5

                                      Monday 20^th February                Explorer’s Club               3:15pm - 4:45pm 

   

                                      Tuesday 21^st February               Swimming Carnival (3-6)

                                       Wednesday 22^nd February        Playgroup commences. 9:15am

                                            Games Club                 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Thursday 23rd February       Art Club with Mrs Botticchio 3:15pm - 4:30pm                      

                                      Friday 24^th February                   District Swimming Carnival  

  Week 6

                                      Monday 27th February       Explorer’s Club           3:15pm - 4:45pm

                                      Wednesday 29th February       Choral concert rehearsal       (3-6)

                                                                              Playgroup 9:15am

                                                                              Games Club                 3:15pm - 4:30pm

                                      Thursday 1st March                Art Club with Mrs Botticchio 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Week 7

                                       Monday 5th March Explorer’s Club           3:15pm - 4:45pm

                                      Wednesday 7th March               Playgroup 9:15am

                                                                               Games Club                 3:15pm - 4:30pm

                                       Thursday 8th  March                  Art Club with Mrs Botticchio 3:15pm - 4:30pm

                                       Friday 9th March P&C AGM  3:15pm

                                       Sunday 11th March Working Bee 9am

                              

Tallong Public School Term 1 Week 3 Newsletter

Principal’s Report

This week Mrs Neale completed Best Start assessments on our Kindergarten students.  Feedback to parents about information arising from these assessments will be given out in early March.

Mrs Neale and I have also completed initial spelling assessments on students in 2-6 and this information will be informing our teaching in Spelling.

Some parents have made appointments to discuss the year ahead and their child’s learning. Please do not hesitate to make an appointment if you have any queries or concerns. We are always happy to meet with you.

S. Matthews

Principal

Bunnings Fundraiser

Our school will be hosting the sausage sizzle at Bunnings in Mittagong on Sunday 1^st April. If you can spare a couple of hours of your time it would be much appreciated. This event should be a fantastic opportunity to fund raise, but many volunteers are required. Please let Liz McDonald know of your availability ASAP and then mark it on your calendar.

                               

Claiming the date!

A working bee will be held on Sunday 11^th March to construct a cricket net around our cricket pitch. Any help is much appreciated. We will be aiming for a 9am 

Congratulations to:

Alan Weston- 1^st prize

Helen Wise- 2^nd prize

M. Albright- 3^rd prize

ICAS Assessments

As in previous years, we offer the International Competitions and Assessments For Schools tests for students in years 3-6.

These are a good way to practise exam conditions and gain some information about general achievement. The assessments have a fee attached.

The tests are as follows:

Writing  $16.50

Spelling $11.00

English $ 7.70

Science $7.70

Mathematics $ 7.70

Computer Skills $7.70

A separate response sheet is attached to this newsletter for your consideration.

Breakfast Club Reminder

To continue to assist us with the cost of purchasing milk, bread etc for our Breakfast Club, a gold coin donation is required per family each week.  This can be paid by the term or weekly. (Cheques made payable to Tallong Public School)

Thank you for your continued support.

Woolworths Vouchers

Thanks to the enthusiastic collecting of Woolworths vouchers last year we were able to purchase some sand toys and maths equipment. We appreciate everyone’s efforts to receive these items for our playground and classrooms.


 The Lions Club Of Marulan & District

………invite you to an information evening on Tuesday 14^th February, 2012 at Marulan Hall in George Street Marulan.

Time: 6:30 for 7:00pm.

Supper provided

Come along, bring a friend and find out what Lions are all about.

RSVP 48298136 ( Marj)

Southern Highlands Physical Culture

Fun ** Fitness** Friendships**

Movement to music combining dance, yoga and pilates.

For girls aged 3 years and over

Registration Day

Wednesday 15^th February

Bundanoon Memorial Hall

3:30pm – 5:30pm

Contact Mrs Brigette Muir for more information 0439522369

Upcoming Events

Term 1

                                          

Week 4 

Monday 13^th February                Explorer’s Club

                                                       3:15pm - 4:45pm

Wednesday 15^th February        Playgroup 9:15am

                                                  Games Club               3:15pm - 4:30pm

Thursday 16^th February        Art Club with Mrs Botticchio 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Week 5

Monday 20^th February    Explorer’s Club               3:15pm - 4:45pm

Tuesday 21^st February     Swimming Carnival (3-6)

Wednesday 22^nd February        Playgroup commences. 9:15am

                                              Games Club                 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Thursday 23rd February      Art Club with Mrs Botticchio 3:15pm - 4:30pm                     

Friday 24^th February                   District Swimming Carnival

Week 6

Monday 27^th March             Explorer’s Club           3:15pm - 4:45pm

Wednesday 29th February      Choral concert rehearsal       (3-6)

Playgroup 9:15am

Games Club                 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Thursday 1^st March     Art Club with Mrs Botticchio 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Tallong Apple Day Festival May 6 2012 - competition entry forms

Tallong Apple Day Festival

Tallong’s 2012 Apple Granny of the Year

Nominate your Granny to be Tallong’s Apple Granny of the Year. We want you to tell us, in 50 words or less, why your Granny, Nanna, or Grandma is the best in the world. The winner will be announced at the opening ceremony of the Tallong Apple Festival day at 10am on Sunday 6^th May and will receive a trophy.  All Grannies must have a Tallong connection and be present at the Apple Day Festival.

I (name & contact phone or email)…………………………………………………………  wish to nominate my Granny (name & contact phone or email)

 …………………………………………………………………………………………………...to be the 2012 Tallong Apple Granny of the Year.

My Granny is the best in the world… because:

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Shrunken Apple Head Character Competition

This competition is open to school age children.  Rules for the competition and instructions on how they are made are also available at www.tallong.com.au .

 The three categories for the Best Shrunken Head Character are:

·         Kindergarten to Year 2 (inclusive)         

·         Year 3 to Year 6 (inclusive)

·         High School students

First Prize and Highly Commended will be given in each category.    A Certificate and cash prize will be given to the first prize winner in each category.

Entries must be at Tallong Memorial Hall on Saturday the 5^th May between 9am and 11am. Please attach your name & category to the character.

Judging will take place prior to Apple Day.

Prize winners will be announced at 9.30am on Apple Day, Sunday 6^th May.

All entries become the property of Tallong Community Focus Group and will be sold on Apple Day

The decision of the judges will be final.

Instructions

Shrunken head apples are fun to make and very easy. They're a fantastic and creepy Halloween decoration and would be fun for kid’s parties. Apple head dolls are an age old folk art. Like corn husk dolls, apple head dolls came about as a craft and a toy made from readily available items. Creating apple heads requires the use of sharp tools, so this craft is not suitable for very young children.

Things You'll Need

Apple, Corer, Peeler, Paring Knife, Small Bowl, 1 Cup Lemon Juice, 1TBSP Salt, Baking Rack

How to Make Them

1.     Mix salt and lemon juice together in a small bowl.

2.    Use the corer to remove the core of the apple.

3.    Peel all the skin from the apple using the peeler.

4.    Soak the apple in the bowl for ten minutes.

5.    Carve holes for eyes and mouth using the tip of the peeler or paring knife.

6.    To create a nose or eyebrows, remove apple around those areas so that they stick out of the face.

7.    Place the carved apple back in the bowl to soak for another two minutes. This preserves the apple so it doesn't act moldy or rot quickly

8.    Remove the apple from the bowl and place it on the baking rack.

9.    Store the rack in a dry place for five to seven days. When you remove them, they'll look fantastically spooky

Tips & Warnings

·      You can get really creative with carving the facial features. Remember that the apple is going to shrink so it will look different from the way you carve it. That's the fun!

·      While the apples are drying out, check on them a few times. You may want to turn them upside down after a few days.

·      Shrunken head apples can be decorated by putting hats on them, sparkles, sticking pins in them, etc. Again, get creative!

·      If children are going to do this project, adult supervision will be required.

·      Adults should handle all of the apple cutting.

Mrs “T”’s Apple day

Bake-Off Competition ENTRY FORM

N.B. All entries must include apples as an ingredient

Cakes                                                                  Tarts/Slices

Pies                                                                     Jams

Chutney                                                              Children’s Section

Anything apple by a Male

A list of ingredients must be attached to each item entered

Entries MUST be accompanied by one form for each item entered

Contestant’s Name: .......................................................

Address: .........................................................................       

Phone: ............................................................................

Email: .............................................................................

Have your entries at Tallong Memorial hall by 9 a.m. sharp on the 6^th of May covered in clear plastic on a non-returnable plate.

All entries are to be donated to the Tallong Apple Day Committee for sale to 

the Public on the day.

    Any enquiries, please phone:  Faye on 4841 0727

"The Apple of My Eye" Photographic Competition

Tallong Apple Day Festival  1st Sunday in MAY

Attach to the back of your entry

NAME:_________________________________________________________________

AGE CATEGORY: 

9 years & under                      10 to 14 years                     15 years & over

Tick box next to appropriate category

POSTAL ADDRESS:______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER:

Day _______________________ Evening______________________

EMAIL ADDRESS:   ____________________________________________________

Rules:

 

•A photo of someone or something in Tallong that you love. The subject could be a person, a pet, a building or scenery.

•Photos have to have been taken in the Tallong District in the last 12 months.

•Entrants must be amateur photographers and the photo must be their own work.

•Age categories: 9 years & under, 10 to 14 years, 15 years & over.

•Entrants can submit up to 3 photos as prints only. Photos are to be in colour. Prints are to be mounted on cardboard of A4 size. Prints are not to be digitally enhanced.

•Entries are to have the Entry Form affixed to the back of the cardboard.

•Laws must not be breached when taking the photo. Entrants have to have obtained permission of any people featured in the photo. Permission must be given by parents/guardians if photos are of children under 16.

•By entering, entrants grant the Tallong Apple Day Festival Committee the right to publish and exhibit their photos.

•The judge's decision is final. If the winners are unable to be contacted, after reasonable attempts have been made, the prize will go to the runner up.

•By entering, entrants are bound by the rules of this photo competition. The Tallong Apple Day Festival Committee reserves the right to cancel or change the rules of this competition at any time.

Entrants can collect their entries at 4pm on Apple Day – May 1st, 2011.

Entries must be submitted by 15th April, 2011., All entries to Vicky Kennedy, 20 Bottlebrush Close, Tallong. Contacts: Phone: 0248410330 Mob: 0438619846 Email: weathervane12@gmail.com