Biggest Full Moon of the Year

The full Moon of Dec. 12th was the biggest and brightest full Moon of the year.
It's no illusion. Some full Moons are genuinely larger than others and this Friday's was a whopper.

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2008/09dec_fullmoon.htm?list908132

Mrs. Nay's Internet Library Branch

Return to: http://sandybeachpublicschool.googlepages.com/home
for access to a wide range of links.

Library Stocktake

Library Stocktake happens in Weeks 8,9 and 10.
Please make sure all your books are back in by Thursday of Week 7.

Engineers of the future in the library on bike safety day.

Wow! Our engineers soon had an audience from the lunch time library users. How much higher can they build before it collapses?

Bikes with plenty of sparkle.

For Bike Safety Day our students dressed in bright colourful clothes-to emphasise being easily seen when riding their bikes. Students combined this day by bringing a gold coin donation for children in Vanuatu. The school councillors organised this fundraiser. The students were also invited to decorate their bikes. What a sight they were!!

Bike Safety Course On Our South Oval

Bikes, helmets, markers, road signs, excited kids....Our bike safety day had it all............sadly even rain in the afternoon which meant that our year six classes missed their turn.

Tuesday is Bike Safety Day at school.

Don't forget to bring your bike and helmet to school.

Ask your parents/carer to do a safety check before you bring it to school.

Intensive Swimming starts on Monday

Students involved in the Intensive Swimming Program-

Don't forget your swimming things on Monday.

Check out our 1-2M Science Experiments

Check out the results of our experiments.

Go to our class page on Mrs Nay's Internet Library Branch website for more photos.

Free Christmas Card Craft Day

Primary aged children are invited to Coffs Harbour Library on Saturday December 6 from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon to make Christmas cards. There is no need to book.

New Environment On Its Way

Below is a link to a memorandum that is in the current "In Principal" concerning the replacement of the "Filtered internet browsing service". Some primary schools have already been using the new "environment", the rest of us will be changed on November 24th. This will result in the "Web Filter Check" tool in the portal being moved to a new location within "My Applications"

https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/inprincipal/western_sydney/2008-11-14/dn0800362FilteredInternetBrowsing.htm

Try this mental maths game-suits primary students and older!!

Free bus travel at risk!!

Dear All
The State Government has announced plans to charge families up to $180 for school student bus passes.
The previous free scheme will be replaced by annual co-payments of $90 for high school students and $45 for primary school students.
Please follow the link to the petition
http://www.pandc.org.au/PetitionEntry.aspx?PetitionID=1
Further information can be found in our submission:
http://www.pandc.org.au/submissions.seo
Our comments following the recent announcement on Saturday can be found on
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/11/09/2414469.htm?section=business
Please circulate this amongst your networks – lets get those voices heard
Take part in the petition and write / email / call your local member
Dianne Giblin
PRESIDENT
Federation of Parents and Citizens' Associations of New South Wales
0404802637
E: president@pandc.org.au
Dear all
The Petition is at : www.pandc.org.au/PetitionEntry.aspx?PetitionID=1 You may have to cut and paste into your browser.
This is a fast moving issue.
You should also contact your local MP.
Find contact details at http://tinyurl.com/nswmps

Swimming School

Don't forget to get those swimming notes back to Mr Potter.
We want all year 2 and up Sandy Beach kids to be able to swim.
It is a great exercise and it's so COOL in the pool on the hot summer days!!
Have you brought your note back yet?

Rememberance Day

SBPS will be holding a special assembly tomorrow at 11.00 to remember the fallen.
To remember those who fought for us.
To remember those who were injured or killed in war.

Kye Duncan to represent Australia at the Pan Pacific Games

Congratulations to Kye Duncan on his selection to represent Australia as a Public School Sport's Association athlete at the Pan Pacific Games. Over 35 countries will be represented at these games. What an exciting time for all of his family!! We all wish you well.

Sandy Beach Public School held a mufti day to raise money to help Kye meet some of his many financial costs. The staff and students raised over $500.

Mrs Carpenter

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Carpenter on the birth of their baby boy, Ziggy Ben Carpenter.
Born 26 October , 2008.
Weight 8lb 3 oz
I will convert this to kilograms soon.....
Mrs Nay

Grand Final Talent Quest

Congratulations to the
School Council Talent Quest
Grand Final winner
Zamyka Williams

What a great talent!

Term 4 2008

Year 3 helpers from 2-3DC are doing a great job so far this term.
Keep up the great work!

Wonderful helpers