We would like to Acknowledge the Wodi Wodi people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land on which

our school stands upon. We would also like to pay respect to the
Elders both past and present of the Dharawal Nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginals present.
11 Fletcher Street, Helensburgh, 2508 Ph: (02) 4294 1332 or (02) 4294 1050
email: helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Helensburgh Hig
Celebrating 125 Years

PRINCIPAL REPORT

PRESENTATION 2012
This Tuesday, 11 December 2012, our school will meet to
celebrate the achievements of our students and the
successes of our educational programs, sporting teams and
community involvement. This year we have combined the
Special Assembly with Presentation to give the day a whole
school focus. The program will begin at 9:15 am with
special guests including Sharon Bird MP our federal
Member, Lee Evans MP our local State member, Cr Gordon
Bradbury Lord Mayor of the City of Wollongong, Local
Councillors and school patrons.

STUDENT REPORTS
This week students from Kindergarten to Year 6 will
receive their end of year reports. These reports contain
valuable information concerning your child's progress of
the last semester of 2012. Comments contained in the
reports are based on the performance of your child as
measured against subject indicators. These indicator
statements are measured against subject outcomes for
each stage of school. When reading reports parents are
asked to refer to the cover for detailed descriptions of each
level of attainment and effort. !f after reading your child's
report you want further explanation I encourage you to
make an appointment to speak to your child's teacher.

OVAL OPENED
Following months of redevelopment our school oval was
opened last Wednesday for the first time. Throughout the
week students from all grades have had the opportunity to
play on the new synthetic surface and to freely run and
play ball games. I would like to acknowledge that the oval
redevelopment would not have been possible without the
generosity of Peabody Coal and a 50/50 Capital grant from
the NSW State Government. Our Parent and Citizens
Association have also donated generously to this project so
that our students and future students may have first class
sporting facilities.











WORKING BEE
On Saturday 8 December a team of hardworking parents
and teachers met to refresh the old vegetable garden area
of the school. I want to express my appreciation to all
those in attendance for their dedication and commitment to
our school. We are hoping this kind of dedication will
translate to success as we approach the judging of the
Wollongong City Rise and Shine Awards this coming
Thursday night.

PLAYGROUND UPGRADES
Over the weekend markings have been added to the hard
surface areas of our school with new handball courts, wall
targets and a fitness track added for students to enjoy. I
would like to thank Nrs Jeffree, Nr Campbell and the Life
Life Well" team for their direction of this project.

Christopher Connor
Principal
Helensburgh Public School
125
th
Anniversary Year


Important Dates to Remember
Date Event
11th Dec Presentation Day & Special Assembly
P&C Meeting 7pm
14th Dec Prefects, SRC & Library Monitors
Excursion
17th Dec Reverse Christmas Tree/Kindergarten
2013 Meet the Teacher Day 9.15am -
10.15am
18th Dec Yr 6 Farewell School Hall 5.30pm-9.30pm
19th Dec Burgh's Got Talent"f Last day for
students
30th Jan 2013 Students return to school
8th Feb 2013 Swimming Carnival
15th Feb 2013 Back up date Swimming Carnival

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The Premier's Reading Challenge Honour Roll is now
available online.






EARLY LEAVERS
PRESENTATION DAY - 11/12/12
All students leaving early tomorrow are to be
signed out on a class list with your child's teacher.

Students ARE NOT to be signed out at the office.
Thank you

We would like to Acknowledge the Wodi Wodi people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land on which our school stands upon. We would also like to pay respect to the
Elders both past and present of the Dharawal Nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginals present.
11 Fletcher Street, Helensburgh, 2508 Ph: (02) 4294 1332 or (02) 4294 1050
email: helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Library News
Please return all library books ASAP thank you
Mr McQueen Teacher Librarian

Plastic Bottles Wanted!
We urgently need 1ltr and 600ml bottles with the lids still on
for the year 6 farewell decorations.
Thank you kindly from the Farewell Committee.

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The inaugural Helensburgh Christmas Reverse Christmas
Tree will be held in our school hall on Monday 17
th

December, 2012. All students will attend to sing carols to
celebrate the end of year and Christmas.
This is also the time when we can donate a gift, food or
money to the Anglicare Toys `N Tucker Appeal for 2012. All
donations will help those less fortunate at Christmas.
Anglicare have sent information that toy suggestions
include: Fisher Price type toys for under 3 year olds, toiletry
packs, retail gift cards or watches for teen boys. Please do
not wrap your gift donation. Foods they require are spreads:
jam, vegemite, nutella, long-life custard, Christmas
puddings, cakes, shortbreads or small sweet biscuits.
You may bring in your donation now; the S.R.C. will be
collecting all donations brought in before the assembly.
Money donations can be placed in an envelope available in
the office, so that you can apply for a tax donation
exemption. Otherwise, we will be setting up a Christmas
Tree on stage on the day for all the piles of donations to be
placed underneath. Thank you in anticipation of your
generosity.
Mrs Murray

Conservatorium of Music Scholarships
Congratulations to Gabe, Jade and Nicola who have been
awarded scholarships for next year to the Wollongong
Conservatorium of Music for lessons on their instruments.























Another Christmas Celebration
Garrawarra Aged Care Centre has invited the choir to sing
Christmas carols. We will be travelling by bus on Tuesday
18
th
December, 2012. The Garrawarra staff will be very
kindly supplying a bus for us to be transported to the
centre and for the return trip to school. There will be no
cost to the children - just more carols and bell ringing.
Choir members may wear Christmas clothes again.
Please see Mrs Murray with any queries.
Burghs Got Talent Reminder
Dress rehearsal Thursday 9.30am please remember your
music.

Ms Macmillan


Environmental News

Many thanks to Mrs Hanley, Colin, Dave,
Bridgit, fabulous students Slade and Chase, and
our offsiders Jasmin, Keiran and Abigail for
Saturday's working bee. 75 pioneer rainforest
species were planted below the newly turfed
bottom oval. Pictures of the morning, including
the little green tree frog, can be seen on our
school blog. An extra big thank you for the
lovely neighbour, Mark, for helping out with
water.
Raffle Tickets
For your chance to cook with the great tasting
vegies and herbs from the school's garden, buy
a raffle ticket to win a box of fresh produce on
Presentation Day, Tuesday, December 11th.
CANTEEN N EWS
Christmas Cheer Weeks 10 and 11. Special Xmas
treats will be available as we head into the festive
break.

Presentation Day - We will be serving morning tea
and special treats for parents on Tuesday.

Revised Canteen Menu - A new menu will be
available from the start of next year. We will add a
few new lunch items that will enhance our healthy
eating options. Certain items are included on a daily
basis because as a canteen we have to be available
for students every day and most children do not order
every day so this way they still have a range of
options. We follow the Healthy Canteen guidelines
and it is our aim to cater for all students and staff
within the school.

Forgotten lunches - if your child does not have
lunch for some reason, the teachers will send them to
the canteen. We are very accommodating and will
provide the child with lunch items, but we also need
the parents cooperation in sending in the money. An
account is issued to the child with the lunch and we
ask that this be paid immediately. There are several
children who have outstanding amounts, these will be
issued with a reminder note this week - please
finalise before the end of term. Thank you.

Canteen Helpers - Thank you to everyone who has
volunteered to help out in the canteen next year. A
roster for Term 1 has been finalised and will be
distributed this week.

Uniform News
Please note that the canteen provides an order
service for all Heathcote High Uniform items. Our
prices are the same or less than Claudine's at
Caringbah.
Thank you for you continued support.
Jan 4294 1778 Bronwyn 4294 3568

We would like to Acknowledge the Wodi Wodi people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land on which our school stands upon. We would also like to pay respect to the
Elders both past and present of the Dharawal Nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginals present.
11 Fletcher Street, Helensburgh, 2508 Ph: (02) 4294 1332 or (02) 4294 1050
email: helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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We would like to Acknowledge the Wodi Wodi people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land on which our school stands upon. We would also like to pay respect to the
Elders both past and present of the Dharawal Nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginals present.
11 Fletcher Street, Helensburgh, 2508 Ph: (02) 4294 1332 or (02) 4294 1050
email: helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Issue 39, Monday 10th December 2012 Week 10 Term 4


Community Notices
For Sale
Green school caps $5 each, 11/2 metres of girls summer uniform material $20 Phone 0431 720 304

Garage Sale
15th December 8am -1pm 3 Cemetery Rd Lots and lots of items.

Helensburgh Lions Club Wishing Tree
The Wishing Tree is on display in the foyer of the Helensburgh Workers Club from now until 19 December. Please consider
giving a gift to someone who will appreciate your gift and cherish your kind thoughts on what could be an otherwise lonely day.
Please place your unwrapped gift under the Wishing Tree soon. Season's Greetings to all from the Helensburgh Lions Club.

Christmas Twilight Markets@Sunrise Nursery, Thursday 13 Dec, 5-8.30pm
Be at Sunrise Nursery this Thursday evening for our first ever Christmas market. Loads of stalls - bush craft, artworks,
chocolates, ceramics, men's and women's clothing, books, candles and more - lots of gifts and stocking fillers! BBQ, salads and
crepes makes dinner too easy! Jumping castle, ice creams, face painting and lots of kids' goodies to keep the children
occupied! Entertainment and a very relaxing atmosphere, just for you! And, in the spirit of giving, all proceeds from this
market are going to charity, so there really is something for everyone. Parking is limited - please travel safely to and from
our market.

Heathcote East Vacation Care Program
For more info call 9520 9066. Flyers are available at Helensburgh school office



































Spray Tanning appointments available during and after
business hours for your convenience.
Call Jackie 0414498647
LOCATED IN HELENSBURGH
Full body spray tan $30
Special Buy 5 tans for
$125 - you get one free!

We would like to Acknowledge the Wodi Wodi people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land on which our school stands upon. We would also like to pay respect to the
Elders both past and present of the Dharawal Nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginals present.
11 Fletcher Street, Helensburgh, 2508 Ph: (02) 4294 1332 or (02) 4294 1050
email: helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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