16
November 2009
SCHOOL SECURITY 1300 880 021
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Assembly Awards
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Student of the Week
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KG
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Luke Spence
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K/1G
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Abbey Hills,
Hannah Laird
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Christopher
Edwards
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1/2SB
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Jack Lee,
Hayley Rapmund
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Tara Hamlyn
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2H
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Marcus
Spence, Mitchell Rance
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Blake Feast
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2/3KG
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Haylee
Dickinson, Miranda Low
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Taleah
Staines
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3H
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Angela Read,
Alex Voorwinde
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Jemma Ates
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4S
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Cooper Evans,
Bevan Hatch
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Haidyn Thode
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4/5MT
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Tarni Heath,
Liam Shannon
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Sam McKenna
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5/6H
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Melanie
Brown, Carlee Lester
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Kaitlyn Short
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6B
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Sally Newton,
Clay Leard
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Madison
Stafford
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Stunning
Results
Brooke Joyner had her end of year Jamboree, where
she camped for 2 nights at Morisset. The
competition was from 6 other Pony Clubs, so about 186 riders. Brooke and Jimmy (her trusty pony) won 6
ribbons in hacking, and 5 firsts in
the sporting events. At the end of the day at Presentation,
Brooke was named the Junior Champion rider (a beautiful ribbon) and also the
highest point scorer (a beautiful trophy).I have it on good authority that Mum
cried as she was SO proud of Brooke. I
am feeling a bit the same. GO BROOKE
JOYNER!!!!
Coming
Events
Mr Green and I will be attending training at Newcastle
on Tuesday afternoon on the changes to Child Protection, The Keep Them Safe
Strategy. We will be meeting up with Mr
Boulus there so will let you know how he is going. Mrs Coleman is in charge in
my absence.
School
Council
The meeting will be held on Wednesday 18th
November at 7 pm. We will meet in the staff
room. Anyone with business that they would like discussed should contact Kate
Simpson.
Goss At The
Silver Seats
From time to time people let me know that others are
unhappy about bits and pieces. I love the fact that you trust me enough to give
me the opportunity to sort things out or to help out when I can. You are making our school community stronger
because of that trust. If people are
talking about issues and the fact that nothing has been done there
are a couple of questions that are always good
to ask:
- What did the teacher say about it?
- When you followed up with Mrs Burch, what did she say and do?
If there answer to both these questions is
nothing, THEN there is a problem and they may deserve your sympathy!!
I had a lovely taste of members of our school community
speaking up for our school last week. It
reinforced for me what I already know Tuggerawong is special because of our
community who speak positively about our achievements and constructively to the
right person about our areas for improvement.
It gives me a warm glow!!
Constructive
feedback
We are up to 11 surveys returned! I will be using
the information on these returns next week to write up the Annual School
Report. If you havent already sent in
your form could you please consider filling in the 1 to 10 scale across the top
and send it back in. Without more of
those scales sent back I wont be able to work my magic with the numbers. If you are happy and you know it (someone
should write a song called that!) send in the scale. Come on everyone, you are making it hard!
School
Captains
Letters have gone out to the parents of students who
are nominated to run for the positions.
As soon as Captains and Prefects are elected there is a general
expectation that they will suddenly become the perfect student. It is a very demanding position that has a
very high profile in the school. Students need the ongoing support of their
families to manage some of those expectations.
Full school uniform ALL the time is a must, outstanding behaviour ALL
the time is an expectation and as well as all that, they have to keep on
growing up, achieve well at school, play sport, do all the home stuff and get
ready for High School. A busy year. So parents, if you think your child is able
to undertake this responsibility, sign the form and send it back in. Fortunately we have a wide range of very
suitable candidates. I am looking forward to their campaigns.
P&C
Meeting
We had another very successful meeting last
week. We had a good roll up in
attendance. Lovely to see. The meeting was over by 8.30 pm but that
short period of time allowed a good sharing of information and open
discussion. We finalised the
organization for the Carols Night and it was all done with a good heart.
Thanks.
Top Gate
The gate near Mrs Hurleys room is open. Please be careful coming in and going
out. It is very steep.
Placement
Requests 2010
If you have a particular request for your childs
class placement please send in the form at the end of the newsletter. Remember
if I can support the request I will, if I cannot help out then I will talk to
you about it.
Mufti for
Hampers
Remember that the 25th November is mufti
for the Christmas Hampers. Children come
in mufti clothes and bring a non perishable food item as a donation. Please
check the use by dates.
Have a good week. Ring me if I can help out.
Lesley Burch
How likely are you to recommend Tuggerawong Public to other
parents looking to enrol?
1. not at all 5. undecided 10.
very likely
Please list 3 reasons why you would recommend us:
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Please make comment about why you would not recommend us:
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2.
Please list 3 things that you would like to see us plan to
achieve in 2010:
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General comment about any aspect of school life:
KG
Welcome to week 5,
can you believe we are now more than half way through the term?
As I have been carrying
out assessments, I have been so proud of all the students achievements. It has
been amazing to see their growth. Kindergarten need to be congratulated on
their enthusiasm to learn and do their best. Well done!!! And a big thank you
to all the parents as well, its your commitment to their learning that helps
them to achieve as well.
In class we are
still learning about nursery rhymes and fairytales, which is incorporated into
the English program. In Mathematics we
are doing revision of all the concepts taught in kindergarten as well as
playing a lot of mathematical games to help reinforce these concepts.
I have been
checking the weekly reports on Mathletics and it is great to see all the
wonderful results the students are achieving, some students have even received
awards. Keep up the great work.
Dont forget the
class party to kids HQ is fast arriving. Money will need to be paid prior to
Friday, week 8. If you have any problems or concerns please do not hesitate to
come and see me, and I will try and help where possible.
For the Christmas
concert this year KG are singing to, Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer. Students
will need to wear Christmas colour clothes (red, white, green) and if possible
reindeer antlers or, a Santas hat and/or a red nose. If anyone has a small
Santas costume that one of the students could wear, could you please let me
know. Thank you! I will give you more information on this event as it arises
but I just thought I would give you a heads up.
Remember my door
is always open and if you have any questions or concerns, please come and see
me. Have an awesome week!!! Mrs Gabriel
K/1G
Week 5 already and motoring along!
Many students will be close to their Diamond Licence, well done to all of
these students. Remember to return the licence cards early in the week. Please
also remember to continue to read with your child and fill in the home Reading
card.
I will be leaving early tomorrow to attend a keeping safe professional
learning experience.
Remember the class will have a variation to routine over the next few
Fridays. Mrs Gabriel and I will be running the Headstart program and presenting
to next years Kindergarten parents. The class will have a casual teacher who
will take them for their regular sport session and then complete some Christmas
craft.
Our school Carols Night will be on Wednesday , 9 December at school from
5.00pm. The classes have all chosen a Christmas song and will continue to
practise. I will send home a little more info on this but students will only be
required to wear a red or green shirt. It would, however be really helpful if
you have some reindeer ears that we could use, please send them in to school.
Our school Presentation Day will be on Thursday, 10 December, it will come around really quickly.
It is very difficult choosing recipients of our class awards.
Also, a reminder that our class party is on the Friday, 11 December -
Week 8. Notes have been sent out for
this. If you have not received one or it has been misplaced please pop in and
get one. As is the case every year, students cannot attend if they have not
received their Silver Licence.
Remember that the reading group days are slightly different; they will
now be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10.00am
I wish you all a
great week and remember, if you have any queries or questions, please just come
and see me. Mr Green
1/2SB
How fast is this Term flying?
The children have been working on a lot of assessments during the last
few weeks and need to be congratulated on their hard work. Its wonderful to
see how far the children have progressed.
We were all very lucky last week as we all got to try a chocolate that
Max brought back all the way from America for us.YUM! Thank you Max.
Thank you to those parents who have completed the school planning
survey. It is important at this stage of the year that children remember to
return their license card each Monday.
If your child is away for any reason, please send in a short note
explaining their absence. If your child brings home a late library book
reminder notice at the end of the week and they have already returned their
books, please just let us know.
The children will be performing a Christmas carol once again on our
Carols Night. They will need to come to the concert dressed in Christmassy
clothes of your choosing. The Carols night is on the 9 December- a Wednesday
night.
If you have any old black trouser stockings (not panty hose) that are
ready to be thrown out it would be great if you could send these in with your
child.
We are looking forward to the Santa model that the Year 2 children are
working on.
We hope that this is underway with lots of ingenious ideas!
If you have any small buttons that would be suitable for eyes they
would also be great to send in.
Also, just a reminder about the childrens Fun Day towards the end of
the term. Thank you to those parents who have already sent in money for this.
D Brown and M Shaw
2H
Hi everyone,
Well the term is passing us by quickly. This week we have our transport
projects due. The students can bring those in at any time during the week.
Dont forget to bring in your log book with your project. In Week 6 we will
start our speeches on our projects. These are just a short speech we you
describe your project and how you made it. I am looking forward to all the
great creations.
Big congratulations to all the kids for their behaviour at swim scheme.
You were fantastic and your swimming has improved so much. Awards for swim
scheme will be handed out on Friday at assembly.
Dont forget to bring in money and notes for our end of year excursion
to Kids HQ. That will be in week eight on the Friday.
Have a great week. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to
see me in the classroom of an afternoon. Thanks Miss Hatter
2/3KG
Term
4, Week 5 - Firstly I would like to congratulate all Year 2 and 3 students on their
excellent behaviour at the Toukley Pool during Swimming School. Fantastic
improvements were achieved by all students in technique and water
safety. Certificates of achievement will be presented at future assemblies.
Christmas
projects Transport for Santa are
beginning to arrive and are very impressive .The
children will present a speech on how they work in
Talking and Listening. We have completed
most end of year assessments in preparation for reports.
Dont
forget our Scripture Concert Tuesday, 24 November and
Carols Night - Wednesday 9 December so please practise actions and words to our
song.
Dont
forget Infant Fun day at HQ is on Friday, 11 December . Students must have a
silver license to attend. Fortunately most of the students in 2/3KG have their gold. Regular weekly return of
their behaviour cards is a vital communication aid between teachers and
parents. Have a great week.
Mrs
Kable /Girdham.
BOYS PROGRAM -
PIGEON LOFT GRAND OPENING
I am writing to invite you to the grand opening of
the pigeon loft. The boys involved with
the Boys Program have spent many hours learning about keeping and racing
pigeons and then building the loft. They
have been very fortunate to work with David Woodhead, a dad who has a love and
knowledge of pigeons who has voluntarily worked with the boys every week. Under his guidance we will be racing next
year.
We were kindly donated the loft. David and a mate, Paul, who has also helped
with the building pulled the loft down and have rebuilt it at school. The boys have helped build, used tools and
are currently finishing the painting.
The P & C also aided tho project financially
and will assist us with future costs for feed and medicine for the pigeons.
We will be racing the pigeons next year and will
need help to care for and maintain the loft.
If you would like your son to be a part of this, please let me
know. Jobs include feeding, watering
cleaning the loft, letting the pigeons out and maintaining the loft. These jobs will take place before school and
at lunch and recess time.
I hope you are able to attend the opening as I know
the boys are very proud of their achievements and would love to share this with
you.
There will be a morning tea in the staffroom
following proceedings.
DATE: Tuesday, 17 November
TIME: 9:30am
VENUE: At the Pigeon Loft (Near the basketball
court)
Mel Kable
BOYS
PROGRAM - PIGEON LOFT GRAND OPENING
I will / will not be attending the pigeon loft
opening on Tuesday, 17th November.
I would like my child _________________________ of
class_____________ to be a part of the Pigeon Racing Program in 2010.
Name: ______________________________ Childs name:
__________________________
MUFTI DAY
25 NOVEMBER - CHRISTMAS HAMPER DONATIONS
Children wear Mufti and bring in a donation
for our Christmas Hampers. These Hampers
will be drawn on Christmas Carol Night.
Any donations would be appreciated
eg food items (as long as they are in date and non-perishable),
Christmas items, soft drinks, chocolates, bon bons etc
Tuggerawong Public School - PLAYGROUP
We are having a Christmas Gathering at
Canton Beachs new playground, on Thurday, 3 December at 9.30am. Please bring a plate to share. RSVP by Thursday, 26 November.
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PLAYGROUP CHRISTMAS GATHERING
I will be coming to Playgroups Christmas Party at Canton
Beach Playground on Thursday, 3 December at 9.30 am.
Parent Name:
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Child/ren :
SPECIAL
ASSEMBLY - PREFECT SPEECHES FOR 2010
Students who have been nominated by their peers
and who have met the nomination criteria will be presenting a speech as to why
he/she should be voted in to represent Tuggerawong Public School
as a prefect in 2010. These speeches will take place at a special assembly next
week. Parents are welcome to attend the assembly to watch their childs speech.
When: Wednesday
25th November (Please note change of day)
Time: 12:15pm
After the assembly, students in years K-5 and
staff will vote for the 3 boys and 3 girls to represent the school as Prefects
and Captains. The Prefects and Captains
selected will be announced at the Schools Presentation Day Ceremony on
Thursday 10th December, 2009.
LIBRARY
Well done to all
of the children who have borrowed continuously from the library this year.
This will be the
last week that children can borrow as we prepare for stocktake. Library books
are returned daily by the library prefects and myself and sometimes go through
the system without being scanned properly. Therefore, if your child brings home
a reminder notice at the end of the week and they have already returned their
books, please just let me know and I will look for the missing items.
I am seeing some fantastic
assignments from the Year 6 students come in. They are putting in a lot of
effort into their assignments on Banjo Patterson. Well done!
A huge thank you must go to Deb Hardy who
continuously comes into the library to cover books. Also thank you to Mr
Woodhead and Mrs Finegan for their generous donations of books and last but
definitely not least, thank you to Mrs Keable who has donated some beautiful
sparkly floor cushions for the children to use in the library. The children
love them! Have a lovely week Michelle Shaw
FUNDRAISING
CHRISTMAS
CAROLS WEDNESDAY, 9 DECEMBER 2009
Our annual Carols
Night will be held at school on Wednesday, 9 December. We will be holding a
Sausage Sizzle and Tombola Stall on this night and helpers are needed to assist
with the BBQ and the selling of cold drinks, tea and coffee. Please call
Margaret on 43 927881 or Shauna on 43 925882 or catch up with us at school.
CAROLS NIGHT - SAUSAGE SIZZLE
For catering
purposes, could you please send in the slip below if you intend to purchase
either a sausage or steak sandwich;
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CAROLS
NIGHT
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Quantity
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Sausage Sandwich
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Steak Sandwich
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TOMBOLA STALL
There is a display in the front office of Tombola
Stall Containers already made up.
Start collecting your plastic
jars/containers (no glass jars) and fill
them with any items that kids would have fun with, coloured pencils, rubbers,
toys, lollies, party packs- balloons/candles, etc. The children purchase a
ticket for $1.00 and then receive the jar with the corresponding number.
LOLLY & SLICE DRIVE
Dont forget to
order your yummy treats for Christmas.
All orders need to be in by Wednesday, 25 November. NO
LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED . Delivery should be Wednesday, 9 December. Fundraising Committee
Canteen Helpers who need to contact me re running
late or unavailable on rostered day etc
can now
contact me on new phone number for canteen
0415 443 153 - Deb Hardy.
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TERM 4
CANTEEN ROSTER
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Monday
16/11/09
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Tuesday
17/11/09
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Wednesday
18/11/09
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Thursday
19/11/09
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Friday
20/11/09
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Julie Lester
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Lisa McEvoy
Lisa Chapman
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SPECIAL
LUNCH
No
other lunch orders available
Marg
Simpson, Angela Neal, Tamika Pinner
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Vicki Koen
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Angela Neal
Ruth Anderson
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Monday
23/11/09
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Tuesday
24/11/09
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Wednesday
25/11/09
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Thursday
26/11/09
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Friday
27/11/09
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Dalveen Perry
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Angela Mumford
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Tamika Pinner
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Sue Liddle
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Ruth Anderson
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Monday
30/11/09
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Tuesday
1/12/09
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Wednesday
2/12/09
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Thursday
3/12/09
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Friday
4/12/09
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Tamika Pinner
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Angela Mumford
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Marg Simpson
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Michelle Feast
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Ruth Anderson
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Monday
7/12/09
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Tuesday
8/12/09
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Wednesday
9/12/09
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Thursday
10/12/09
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Friday
11/12/09
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Tamika Pinner
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Angela Mumford
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 Carols
Night
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Vicki Koen
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Monday
14/12/09
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Tuesday
15/12/09
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Wednesday
16/12/09
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Thursday
17/12/09
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Friday
18/12/09
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Julie Lester
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Lisa McEvoy
Lisa Chapman
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Marg Simpson
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NO STUDENTS
STAFF ONLY
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Notice:
Helpers needed for
Carols Night. Please see Debbie in
canteen if you are able to help.
Please make second
choice when ordering lunches as stock is now running low.
SPECIAL
NEEDS PLACEMENT FOR 2010
CHILD:
.CLASS:
SPECIAL NEED:
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PARENT:
DATE:
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A huge thank you goes to the local businesses and
families who have donated money toward the Presentation Day Book Prizes:
Shane & Tracey Stone
Gosford Air Conditioning
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Shane & Kellie Walker
Tuggerah Lakes Maintenance & Electrical
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Ron
& Vicki Vos
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Bill
Bath & Associates
Certified
Practising Accountants
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JEMMAS CHOCOLATE CAKE
3
cups plain flour
2
cups brown sugar
½
cup cocoa
2
teaspoons baking soda
 2 cups water
Ό
cup oil
2
tablespoons vinegar
2
teaspoons vanilla essence
METHOD
Mix
all dry ingredients together. Make a
well in the centre. Add wet
ingredients and mix until smooth. Bake in 8 inch round tins (makes 2) at 180
degrees fan forced for 30 35 minutes
Bake
cupcakes for about 20 minutes (makes 24)
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JEMMAS EGGLESS BUTTERCAKE
2
½ cups plain flour
1
teaspoon baking powder
1
teaspoon bicarbonate soda
125
grams butter or margarine
1
cup caster sugar
1
½ cups soy milk soured with 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
METHOD
Pre
heat oven 160 degrees fan forced.
Grease and line a 22cm round cake tin.
Sift
flour, baking powder and bi-carb soda into large bowl.
Beat
butter, margarine, sugar and vanilla until light and creamy. Add ½ the soy
milk.
Fold
in flour alternately with remaining soy milk
Spoon
into pan and bake for 45 50 minutes.
Test with skewer.
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TUGGERAWONG
PUBLIC SCHOOL
FAMILY
CONTACT DETAILS UPDATE FORM
STUDENTS NAME/S:
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FAMILY CONTACT DETAILS
RMB/PO
Box:
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Street
Name:
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Suburb/Town:
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Home
Telephone Number:
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Mother/Guardian Name:
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Mobile
Number:
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Work
Number:
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Father/Guardian Name:
Mobile
Number:
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Work
Number:
EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS
Name:
. Relationship
to Student:
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Home
Telephone Number:
Mobile
Number:
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Name:
Relationship
to Student:
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Home
Telephone Number:
Mobile Number:
CONTACT DETAILS FOR PARENT
NOT RESIDING WITH STUDENT
Parent/Guardian Name:
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Relationship to Student:
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Home Address:
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Home Telephone Number:
. Mobile Number:
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JEMMAS CHOCOLATE CAKE
3
cups plain flour
2
cups brown sugar
½
cup cocoa
2
teaspoons baking soda
2 cups water
Ό
cup oil
2
tablespoons vinegar
2
teaspoons vanilla essence
METHOD
Mix
all dry ingredients together. Make a
well in the centre. Add wet
ingredients and mix until smooth. Bake in 8 inch round tins (makes 2) at 180
degrees fan forced for 30 35 minutes
Bake
cupcakes for about 20 minutes (makes 24)
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JEMMAS EGGLESS BUTTERCAKE
2
½ cups plain flour
1
teaspoon baking powder
1
teaspoon bicarbonate soda
125
grams butter or margarine
1
cup caster sugar
1
½ cups soy milk soured with 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
METHOD
Pre
heat oven 160 degrees fan forced.
Grease and line a 22cm round cake tin.
Sift
flour, baking powder and bi-carb soda into large bowl.
Beat
butter, margarine, sugar and vanilla until light and creamy. Add ½ the soy
milk.
Fold
in flour alternately with remaining soy milk
Spoon
into pan and bake for 45 50 minutes.
Test with skewer.
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