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