The Rock and Water Program at SBPS

Mr. Rincheval (Principal) runs

the Rock And Water program
for our senior boys.

The Rock and Water Program aims to apply a physical/social approach to assist boys and girls in their development to adulthood by increasing their self-realisation, self-confidence, self-respect, boundary awareness, self-awareness and intuition.

1. Powerlessness. Rock and Water helps students identify and work towards achieving goals. It teaches the skills that enable students to control their reactions and lives and helps them to set and move towards realising their goals.

2. Meaninglessness. Rock and Water develops a sense of purpose and links the future with the present.

3. Normlessness. By bringing a balance to what is expected in school and society in general, Rock and Water helps provide a set of behaviour norms that the students can identify with.

4. Social estrangement. Rock and Water provides a safe environment for the students to work in. It develops opportunities for students to participate together and develop connections with others.

from: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/centre/fac/rock-and-water/downloads/Rock%20and%20Water%20Overveiw.pdf

SCHOOL BAND MAKES MUSIC EACH FRIDAY

SCHOOL BAND –

Students

from Year 3 – 6 are

invited to participate

in this activity which

is held during class time

on Fridays.

A variety of instruments are available for hire including flute, saxophone, trumpet and clarinets. Cost of lessons will be approximately $15 per week and the instrument hire will be $40.

If your child is interested in participating please contact the office for further information.
Nicola Fraser, Tutor

Did you miss Woolgoolga Rugby League Registration?

Woolgoolga Rugby League Club Registration

Further information please contact Peter Holmes 6654 708

Peter Buller 66 49 1385 or Wendy Stewart 6656 0801.

Physical Culture Classes

Physical Culture Classes will resume at Sandy Beach Public School on Monday 16th (Pre-schoolers & 5/6’s, 7/8’s, 13/16’s and Ladies) Tuesday 17th February (9/10’s and 11/12’s).

Classes are held for girls & ladies from the age of 4 onwards.

Physical Culture is aimed to give participants greater flexibility, co-ordination, confidence, and can also help with concentration. It’s a fun healthy way to stay fit.
For further details please contact:
Gail Airlie on 6654 2362 (ah) or 6656 1777 (school hours).

Students enjoy buddy reading at SBPS

Students enjoy being read to and having a chance to read to their buddies.

Have you missed the netball registrations?

Woopi Netball is held at Woolgoolga Netball Courts each Saturday morning.

For further information please contact Sandra Thorpe 66 56 2474 or Karen Propser 66 56 2135

BEWARE: Fete on "Friday the 13th"- BE THERE

SBPS P&C are hosting a

FETE at

Sandy Beach Public School

on Friday March 13.

It is always a hit with the kids so come along and join in the fun.

We will be having a Trash and Treasure Stall. If you have anything you would like to donate please bag it up and take to the Kindy wet area.

3S Fete Message
Please pot cuttings for Fete on Friday, 13th March and deliver them to 3S on the day. Thankyou, Mrs. Smith.

2MK Fete Message

Could parents of 2MK please donate Arrowroot biscuits, small lollies and icing sugar for decorating purposes.

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Kids who read, succeed.

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Kids who read, succeed.

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Playstation linked to skin disorder

Parents and Carers
If your children play the playstation regularly be warned:
The Sydney Morning Herald Technology Headlines - 2 days ago
"Keeping too tight a grip on the console and furiously pushing the buttons can cause a disorder marked by painful lumps on the palms," say scientists.

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Fun and games!

2009 The Tooth Tally Project.

Year 1 students are participating in 2009 The Tooth Tally Project.
Their first task was to illustrate the 2009 tooth fairy from the following description:

"The Tooth Fairy has long, blonde curly hair and two silver gossamer wings on her back.She wears a shimmering pink dress with sparkling stars on it and silver ballet slipper shoes. Her pink, tooth-shaped sack carries all the teeth she collects.Her magic wand has pink and silver streamers on it and a star that glows to help her see in the dark. She always smiles because she loves children!"

Check out their gorgeous illustrations at: 1E and 1J

2009 Swimming carnival results

SBPS Swimming carnival
was well organised and everyone had a great day.

Well done Mrs. Moffatt!! Even the rain went away...

The winning house on the day was WATTLE!!

The Wattle house captains, Mitchell Huthnance and Gabi Thompson proudly hold the house trophy..

Well done to eveyone who swam for the wonderful wattle team.

Everyone's participation counts!!!!

Our 2009 swimming champions:
Junior Girl: Kiani Huthnance
Junior Boy: Dane Wicken
11Year Girl: Zoe Schmidt
11Year Boy: Jack Cross
Senior Girl: Julie-Ann Templeton
Senior Boy: Mitchell Huthnance

Swimming Carnival- Tuesday at Coffs Harbour Pool

Good luck to all the swimmers. Enjoy your day!

Make sure you bring your hat and plenty of cool drinks.

First issue of School Parents out now!

Welcome to the first edition of School Parents, we are looking forward to bringing you this bi-monthly ezine covering all the topics that parents deal with while their kids are at school.

Sections include Listen to: Maths with Adam Spencer How to cope when your child need help with their maths homework., Watch: Head lice Here are the facts on how to avoid them and how to get rid of them. In search of the perfect lunch box.

Looking for responsible leaders to help in the library.

Meeting for library helpers on Wednesday

First half- bring your lunch to the library.

Year 5 students please get your applications to be library leaders in to Mrs Nay by Wednesday, February 4.

I need to organise the rosters ASAP so your cooperation is needed.

Year 3 and 4 students will have the chance in their first library lesson to volunteer to help in the library. I am looking for helpers for mornings, 2nd lunch and after school. Check with your parents whether you are available from 8:40 a.m. or from 3:10- 3:30 p.m.

Cheers

Library lessons start this week for years 1-6.

It's time for library lessons to start.

Make sure you have your library bag ready in your school bag.

4M Monday is your day!! Looking forward to seeing you all.

SBPS welcomes two new teachers.

Mr Murgatroyd starts at SBPS on a 5-6 class and as an Assistant Principal.

Mrs Royal shares her year 2 class with Mrs Crooks, our reading recovery teacher.

We hope they enjoy their time at Sandy Beach and soon feel part of our community.

Years 1-6 ready to start the 2009 school year.