Ellalong Public School

Term 4 has started well and it is great to see our students working hard and producing some great work. It was great to read some of our students writing on 'the box', a whole school writing task that has helped us identify priorities when teaching writing. Our students can be very creative!

I was very pleased to see the netball / basketball court project finalised with the installation of the new reversible posts. Thanks to Luke Crump for the use of the Hiab truck crane to lift them into position. I hope this improved area is enjoyed for many years to come. The finishing touches to this area will be some native gardens, however I am waiting to hear the outcome of a government grant to fund that part of the project.

The P&C will be holding a 'markets' day on the school oval on Saturday 30th November. We are looking for more stall holders, including second hand goods, fresh produce, arts and crafts etc. So why not have a clean up prior to Christmas! If you are interested please email the school on

ellalong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au 

Please remember that we have students with anaphylaxis to nuts and crustaceans. Food containing those items should not be brought to school. 

Current school attendance is 92.51%. Target is 94%.

We look forward to seeing you at our great school soon.

Paul Gaden

Principal

It was great to see our 2020 Kindergarten students for the first time last Thursday. Our new students are almost as excited about starting big school as our Year 5's are about being their buddies! We look forward to getting to know them more over the coming weeks.

The P&C's next meeting in on Wednesday 6th November at 3:30pm in the library. During this time we will be discussing the upcoming market day and the end of year raffles. If you are willing to help with these events or others, or simply would like to learn a little more about the schools P&C, please come along. 

We are also still hoping to find a Christmas Hamper Raffle Coordinator for this year and a Canteen Coordinator for 2020. If you're interested, please let Mr Gaden know.

On Thursday 5th November we have two free events for our students. 

2/3K and 4/5R will be involved in a water safety talk provided by Royal Life Saving Australia, sharing important information on the risks associated with aquatic activities and learning some basic CPR. 

K/1B and 1/2R will be involved in the Responsible Pet Program, aimed at helping students learning how to stay safe around pets. 'Thunder' the dog will be there as part of the presentation.   

No permission notes will be sent home for these free incursions. If you do not wish your child to attend, please let their class teacher know. 

Attention Year 5 students! Applications for placement in Year 7 selective high schools for 2021 opened on 8 October 2019 and will close on 11 November 2019. Parents must apply by the due date.

Parents apply through the High Performing Students Team website at

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7.

The online application link is available from this website from 8 October 2019 until 11 November 2019.

Merit Awards: Alexis B, William B, Sawyer D, Cooper B, Jeffery H,  Declan P, Harry D, Macy L, Kalarni G and Jordyn O.

PBL Awards: Riley R, Cade M, Hunter H, Seth L, Ryder I, Hudsyn E, Jayson H, Kolbi E, Kennedy T and Charlotte N.

Reading Awards: Zahlee H, Lachlan H, Jakobe T, Mac B, Kirby B, Kelsey L, Hunter H, Charles H, Bryan O, Callan P, Callan B, Seth B, Jeffery H and Charles W.

Principal Awards: Liam J, Bryan O, Lachlan H and Jeffery H.

There has been a slight increase in canteen prices in Term 4 due to increased costs from suppliers.

The canteen will be operating on Monday and Friday for both recess and lunch, as well as Wednesdays for snacks. 

If you are interested in the canteen coordinators role for 2020, please see Paul at school or get in touch with Kylie Harris.