Term 2 Week 5-16 26th May, 2011 Glendale East Public School Friends Talking E-mail: [email protected]Website:http://www.glendalee-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Dear Parents, Today is Public Education Day . On this day we celebrate the values, traditions and achievements of public education in Australia. The day recognises the learning successes of all students and the commitment of teachers, staff and parents to the public education system in Australia. Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Australia’s Biggest Morning tea came to Glendale East today. Our students came out of uniform to raise money for the Cancer Council. Thank you to the parents who sent cakes and those who sent money to support this worthwhile event. With this great effort we have raised $402.35. National Partnership Conference Last Thursday and Friday Mrs Hamilton and I attended the National Partnership conference for both public and private schools in NSW. It was great to hear about the wonderful accomplishments of the Partnership and interesting to hear about some of the programs that have been used in other schools. Parking Issues With the wet weather some parents are tempted to disobey parking laws. Instead of making things better this actually makes picking up children more dangerous. Please be really mindful of the importance of obeying the law around school grounds. Please also remember that parents must not park in the staff car park as driving in and out of the car park is a danger to the students. Vaccinate against winter bugs With the cold weather upon us and winter on the way, now is the time to vaccinate for this year’s flu. NSW Health recommends the 2011 flu vaccine for people over six-months old. The 2011 seasonal influenza vaccine contains (swine flu) pandemic A (H1N1), seasonal A(H3N2) and B strains. While these are the same strains used in the 2010 influenza vaccine, people are still encouraged to receive this year’s vaccine as immunity lasts only one year. For more information including Q&As go to www.immunise.health.gov.au or call the hotline on 1800 671 811. During this cold wet weather it is very important to ensure that children have appropriate wet weather gear, a raincoat or umbrella is essential. It is also a good idea to have an extra jumper placed in your child’s bag just in case they get caught in the rain unexpectedly. Building advice We are seeking the advice of parents in the building trade in order to find the best way to secure our beautiful rainbow snake on the wall in the hall. If you are in the trade and can offer some advice it would be gratefully received. Please contact the office as soon as convenient.
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