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: [email protected] web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Helensburgh Hig
Celebrating 125 Years


























In 1987 Helensburgh School celebrated 100 years of
education, it was a huge milestone with a big celebration
planned. Mr Neville King was the Principal and Mrs Trish
Grainger was the Infants Mistress, the school numbers had
increased to 423 with 16 classes from Kinder to 6th class.
Our birthday
cake!
On Saturday 12th September 1987 the day started with
a huge march from the centre of the town to the
school with older ex students from the early 1920's
leading the way in vintage cars.
Then every decade proudly carried their
banner and marched all the way to the school
with their old school friends, the teachers at
the school at the time marched with their
students class by class Kinder - 6th class.
There were brass bands, Scottish bands and
the local miners band in the parade, and
nearly every local resident not in the parade
lined the route cheering us on. The township
was empty as everyone came to the school.
People came from all over Australia and even
overseas to come back to their childhood
school.
We then had a big fete/
get together. The eldest
lady that day who had
been a student at the
school was 91 years old
and the youngest was
just 5!!!
Mardi Keyes (School Captain 1987)

Centenery Fete 12/9/1987

125th Anniversary Dinner 21/7/2012

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In 1968, Mr Don Boyle was Headmaster. Due
to an increase in numbers, the school also had
an !nfants' Nistress, Nrs Rona Powell. The
school was progressing rapidly and in the mid
1970's a new brick double room was built for
Kindergarten. As Helensburgh Public School
flourished and grew, the school was recognised
and respected by other schools and
communities. The school uniform was changed
from the older fashioned grey pinafore to a
more modern green check dress. School
numbers rose to 386.
On the Sunday we had a bush dance in the playground with
lots of music, barbeque, damper with `cocky's joy' (golden
syrup) and billy tea. The weekend was great fun for everyone
catching up, seeing old school friends and reminiscing. Schools
are about learning, but also about friendships and happy
memories!

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: [email protected] web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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PRINCIPAL REPORT
SCHOOL FETE
This year our school fete will be held this Saturday 15
September one of our a special events in our 125
th
year.
Our fete committee has been working all year to provide
for our community an amazing event. As with all school
activities more volunteers are needed. All reports indicate
that this year's fete will be amazing so come along and
have a fabulous time. The success of such a large event
depends on the number of people willing to help. If you
can spare an hour or even two on fete day working on a
stall please contact your class parent coordinator or Gina
Krohn on 4294 1371

GRANDPARENTS DAY
Parents should have received a copy of the program for
Grandparents Day 2012. !t outlines the day's activities and
a description of the events centred around our classrooms
and performing arts concert. Morning tea will be provided
by the P & C although a gold coin donation would be
appreciated. A feature of the day will be a picnic lunch in
the school grounds for grandparents and their
grandchildren. A BBQ will be operating throughout the
day. Grandparents are reminded that if you are taking
your grandchild out of school following the events you will
be required to sign them out. Class teachers have rolls
especially for this purpose. Parents must have provided
permission to their class teacher for grandparents to sign
out their grandchildren.

STUDENT SICKNESS
Last week saw a steep increase in the number of students
who arrived at school unwell or who fell ill at school.
Presently, we have a nasty gastric bug in our school
community. I would remind parents to instruct their
children in the correct method of hand washing
particularly after toileting and before eating. We would like
to keep this horrible vomiting bug under control so any
assistance parents can give would be appreciated. If your
child is unwell please do not send them to school.

YEAR 3 & 5 NAPLAN RESULTS
The school has been advised that parents of students in
Years 3 and 5 should receive their child's NAPLAN results
sometime during the week commencing 17 September.
The school will provide an opportunity for parents to
discuss their child's results early next term with your
child's teacher once the school has done a complete
analysis of the results. The school's results will also be
published on the MYSchool website later in the year.


Christopher Connor
Helensburgh Public School
125
th
Anniversary Year


Important Dates to Remember
Date Event
11th Sept P&C Meeting 7pm in staffroom
13th Sept 125th Anniversary Grandparents Day
15th Sept 125th Anniversary Fete
18th Sept Debating finals at Bulli HS
19th Sept SRC Meeting/K-2 Assembly 1.40pm
20th Sept Yr 3 Nan Tien Temple Excursion/
2S & 2H Songworld
21st Sept Yr 3-6 Assembly 2.10pm/
Last day of Term 3
8th Oct Students return for Term 4
9th Oct P&C Meeting 7pm in staffroom
26th Oct 125th Anniversary Art Show


Library News

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On Grandparent's Day this Thursday the library will be
holding a `Donate a Book' fair. Books can be purchased in
the library to be donated to the school library. A donation
plate will be placed in the front of the book letting all
future borrowers know who donated the book and the
grandchildren of the donors will be the first to borrow the
book.
There will also be a photographic display celebrating our
125
th
birthday. Please come in and have a look. No-one will
be forced to buy.

Teacher Librarian
Mr McQueen




















Environmental News
The goal of yesterday's Spring Working Bee
was to reduce fire hazard by collecting loose
timber from our school area. Our hardworking
volunteers gathered a few ute loads worth! The
fruits of their labour, bundled kindling, will
available for free at the RFS stand Saturday's
Fete. Thank you parents, enthusiastic children
and teachers for your wonderful help - it really
felt like a Spring clean!

More thank yous...to Chris Bye from CB
Landscaping for repairing the stone wall near
our Lukin St entrance. Sandy has topped up
the garden with plants from Sunrise Nursery.
The result is much safer for our children, and
definitely more attractive.

Ms Lewis

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: [email protected] web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Bulli High School Uniform Shop Year 7 2013
Helensburgh's allocated date and time for Year 7
uniforms fittings is Tuesday 9th October 2012 3pm -
5pm. All Year 7 orders must be placed by Friday 12th
October. All Year 7 uniforms must be ordered. For more
information call Bulli HS 4284 8266
CANTEEN N EWS

Grandparents Day
We will be providing morning tea for the
grandparents and guests on the day. Gold
coin donation for tea/instant coffee and
slice of cake or $3 for cappuccino/hot
chocolate and slice of cake. We will also
have some treats on sale for the kids.

Fete
Please come and visit us on fete day. We
will be selling quiche and salad, assorted
sandwiches, Pluto pups, sausage rolls and
pies as well as tea coffee pikelets, scones
and other yummy treats.

We cannot accept ANY FOREIGN COIN

Uniform News
URGENTLY NEEDED - Second hand clothes
- please drop any good quality second hand
uniform items to the canteen.
Thank you for you continued support.

Jan 4294 1778 Bronwyn 4294 3568
4L Paramedic Visit



























Year 5 Enviro Day


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: [email protected] web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Community Notices

Rego 2012/13 - Helensburgh & Districts Little Athletics
Online Rego opened on Wednesday 1st August 2012. Online rego + secure payment is the preferred way of becoming a Little
A's member: TINY TOTS (3-4 years old): $70 per child ONLINE versus $80 OFFLINE ALL OTHER ATHLETES (U6-U17):
$85 per athlete ONLINE versus $100 OFFLINE Visit our website at www.helensburgh-lac.com and follow the links or contact
us at [email protected] follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HelensburghLAC. First Competition Night at
Helensburgh Rex Jackson Oval will be on Friday 14th September 2012 from 5:45 pm. 3000m races will still be on this
season again (once a month). Offline Rego Dates at Helensburgh Workers Club: Friday 31st August, Friday 7th September,
and Friday 14th September between 6-8 pm.

Helensburgh/Stanwell Park Junior Surf Life Saving Club
Saturday 15 September 2012 - REGISTRATION DAY - 9am till 12 noon Outside Pizzarama, Walker St, Helensburgh Saturday
22 September 2012 - REGISTRATION DAY - 10am till 1pm Helensburgh/Stanwell Park Surf Life Saving Club, Beach
Road, Stanwell Park

Helensburgh Disability Support Group
Support for families with a child or young person with a disability When: Every Monday between 10am and 12pm at
Helensburgh Community Centre 26 Walker St Helensburgh. Cost: $2 donation per family/group for morning tea
Enquiries Alisa on 0410 946 776

Group Programs Term 4, 2012 Northfields Clinic, University of Wollongong
Child Anxiety For Children (8-12yr) with anxiety problems and their parents/carers Mondays 4-6pm Starts: 15th October 2012
(10 weeks) Cost: $75 / $60 concession and Parenting For Parents/Carers of children (5-11yo) with behavioural problems
Two strands: 1) Mondays 10-12pm Starts: 15th October 2012 OR 2) Thursdays 6-8pm Starts: 11th October 2012
(8 weeks) Cost: $75 / $60 concession

School Holiday Workshops
This September/October we are holding "A Day at the Circus" workshops. For a full day (10am-3pm) of circus fun come along
to our Circus Monoxide space in Fairy Meadow. Suitable for children 5-12yrs. Check out the website for more details or call
4285 0066 or email info@circus monoxide.com.au

Helensburgh Junior Rugby League Presentation Day
Sunday 16th September - 3pm at The Workers Club

Lost
1 silver necklace with purple/blue pendant. If found please hand in to the school office
Soccer Camp in Helensburgh October 3-5 2012
9am - 12 noon approx cost $60 for 3 days. We need24 kids aged 6-12 to go ahead. Please email [email protected]
this week if your child would be interested. Coaching by Glen Fontana from Football NSW

Kids & Bullying Course
This course will be held in Wollongong, for more information, please call 4628 0044 to be included on our waiting list.















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: [email protected] web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Pamzart Holiday Workshops
Wednesday Oct 3rd & 10th 2012 10am - 12 noon
52 Squires Crescent Coledale
Come along and join in some creative fun with
watercolour pencils, acrylic paints, collage etc. during the
school holidays. Students aged 7 - 14yrs welcome. $20
per student. Family concessions for 2 or more children in
same family. All materials and morning tea supplied. Just
wear old clothes and come ready for fun! Maximum 6
students. Booking essential. Enquiries Pam McKinlay
4267 4570 or Mob. 0418 201 587

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: [email protected] web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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With over $5000 in prizes to be won, great rides, food, entertainment and a
fantastic range of class and market stalls, why would you be anywhere else
this Saturday, 15 September except at our 125 Anniversary Fete!

FETE TARGET: $25,000
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125 Anniversary Fete
10am to 4pm
Please keep sending in your White Elephant items, particularly games, puzzles, workshop, kitchen
and garden items! Helpers are also needed on this stall on Saturday please see Mrs McPherson if
you can help!
BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS! We're still collecting, sorting and packaging your much-
loved books, CDs and DVDs, if you're ready to pass them on.
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your delicious donations, so please bake and bring your
nut-free delights to the cake stall on Saturday
morning and THANK YOU!
Have you bought your raffle tickets yet? Contact Gina or Sandy
if you would like more chances to win a 4-burnerJackeroo
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accommodation at the Royal Exhibition Hotel + $50 towards
your big night out, an awesome longboard & helmet or some
125 must-have merchandise! $2 each & drawn on Sat!
Did we tell you about our fabulous Silent Auction prizes?
How about $1950 of weekly treatments at Razorhurst, Stanwell
Park? Or an unforgettable dining experience at Tumbling Waters?
Perhaps you'd prefer a Britstop party? Hmm maybe a cool
skateboard & helmet? I know a weekly mini manicure & mini facial
at True Pampering!

Be sure to place a bid on any of these great prizes on fete day!

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: [email protected] web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Issue 29, Monday 10th September 2012 Week 9 Term 3


125 Anniversary Fete: 15 September, 10am 4pm
Thank you to our 125 Anniversary Fete sponsors and supporters.
Without your generosity, the fete could not be a success!
About Faces Photography J A Little Beauty J Al & Lissa's Family Butcher J Bi-Lo J Borgo J Centennial Hotel J
Coopers Snacks J Bunnings Kirrawee J Daisy Dancewear & Children's Clothing J Deb Coustley J Diann Darling Jewellers J
Dudley Lai Dental Surgery J Electrodry Carpet Cleaning J Engadine Cycles J Engadine Disposal & Outdoors Centre J
Essential Surf & Skate J Golden Dragon J Greenwoods Smash Repair J Hair 10 J Helensburgh Butchery J Helensburgh Car
Services J Helensburgh Charcoal Chicken J Helensburgh & District Herald J Helensburgh Golf Driving Range J
Helensburgh Hardware J Helensburgh Lions Club J Helensburgh Newsagents J Helensburgh Pharmacy J Helensburgh Post
Office J Helensburgh Tyres J Helensburgh Workers J Hey Beautiful J Historic Houses Trust J IMAX J Innovative Body
Works Custom Car Restorations J sland Aclassic J t's A Shoe Thing J Little Cherubs J Mowers & More J Neil Lyons,
Solicitor J Northern Brew J NRMA J Otford Pantry J Peabody J Peg's Pieces J Parrino's talian Pizza Restaurant J Picadilly
Travel Service J Powerhouse Museum J R&R Cafe J Raya Thai J Razorhurst Salon J RG Automotive Technology J South
Coast Electronic Services J Southern Sports Physiotherapy J Sunrise Nursery J Stanwell Park Branch CWA J Tara Carter J
The Britstop J The Melon Man J The Motorcycle Mechanic J The Powerhouse Museum J The Sydney Maritime Museum J
Thunder Jet Boating J True Pampering J Tumbling Waters J Yoga with Amber J

Please contact Sandy ([email protected] or 0418 289 569) or Gina ([email protected] or 4294 1371) if you are able to
support our fete in any way!

LAST WEEK FOR PRE-PAID RIDES!
Camelot Amusements are providing a giant dragster slide, mini
jeeps, the cannon ball swing, a jumping castle obstacle course
and a bungee!








Please complete and return with payment to Helensburgh PS office
125 Anniversary Fete 15th September 2012 all day rides $24 each
Number of ride passes purchased: ______________________________________
Amount enclosed - CASH or CHEQUE to P&C $__________________________
Child`s name: Class:
Child`s name: Class:
Child`s name: Class:
Thank you! Your all day ride passes will be issued on fete day, 15 September!
Fete Helpers
YES! I am able to help on _______________ class stall at the fete!
Set Up ______ 10am-12.15pm______ 12pm-2.15pm______ 2pm-4.15pm______ Pack Away______
Your Name:______________________________________________________________________
Phone or email:___________________________________________________________________

NO, I am unable to help but here is my donation of $__________ towards stall costs.
YES! I am able to help on _______________ class stall at the fete!