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Glendenning Public School Safe, Respectful Learners Term 4, Week 10 Thursday, December 11, 2014 135 Armitage Drive, Glendenning. NSW. 2761 Ph: 9832 8555 Fax: 98329724 E: glendennin[email protected] Dear Parents, This is the last official newsletter for 2014. What a busy and exciting year we have had! I would like to thank all the staff for their efforts throughout the year. There will be some changes to our permanent staff for 2015 Miss Clark and Miss Hannon will commence maternity leave after the holidays and Miss Fitzgerald will be taking leave to travel. Mr Graham is continuing his leave, but may return to do some casual teaching. School resumes for teachers on Tuesday January 27 and for students in Years 16 on Wednesday January 28. New Kindergarten students will start on either Thursday January 29 or Friday January 30 and letters have been sent to inform parents of the starting date and time for their children. Please contact the school if you have not yet received a letter. A Big Thank you to all Students for their efforts throughout 2014. At next Monday’s Presentation Day Awards we will officially recognise the students who have excelled throughout the year. I am sure their parents and family members will be very proud of them. Thank You to Parents – the vast majority of whom have supported the school and its staff and students. We are especially thankful to those who have expressed their gratitude to teachers for the fine work they have done throughout the year. Principal’s Silver and Gold Awards Congratulations to all the students who received silver and/or gold awards on Monday of this week. Thank you to Miss Clark for her organisation of these awards and to all the parents who were able to attend the impromptu assembly in the hall. I would like to congratulate all students on their excellent behaviour and thank teachers for their ongoing efforts in teaching expectations and values in accordance with the Positive Behaviour for Learning philosophy. The assembly showed that our students are safe, respectful learners in all situations. Community Helper Morning Tea Miss Rox deputised for me at this meeting and said it was great to see so many familiar faces at the community helper morning tea held on Monday of this week. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of the school community who have supported GPS students throughout the year. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. Thanks also to Miss Fitzgerald for her organisation of the morning tea and certificates. Thank you to Miss Rox for her support. Final Week Activities – These include Presentation Day, Year 6 Farewell and our endofyear excursion. We hope the school community and students enjoy these activities. The final day for students is Wednesday, December 17. Thursday, December 18 and Friday, December 19 are School Development Days. On Day 1 teachers will be discussing supervision (including expectations for book work, performance management procedures etc) and planning units of work for 2015. On Day 2 we will be undertaking further planning for 2015. If any parent would like to join us on either or both of the days, please contact Mrs Rowe.
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Page 1: Glendenning Public School · 2019-10-14 · members will be very proud of them. Thank You to Parents – the vast majority of whom have supported the school and its staff and students.

Glendenning Public School 

Safe, Respectful Learners  

Term 4,  Week     10                                                                                                              Thursday,  December 11,  2014 

 135 Armitage Drive, Glendenning. NSW. 2761     Ph: 9832 8555    Fax: 98329724     E: glendennin‐[email protected]

 

Dear Parents, 

This is the last official newsletter for 2014. What a busy and exciting year we have had! I would like to thank all the 

staff for their efforts throughout the year. There will be some changes to our permanent staff for 2015 ‐ Miss Clark 

and Miss Hannon will commence maternity leave after the holidays and Miss Fitzgerald will be taking leave to travel. 

Mr Graham is continuing his leave, but may return to do some casual teaching.  

School resumes for teachers on Tuesday January 27 and for students in Years 1‐6 on Wednesday January 28. New 

Kindergarten students will start on either Thursday January 29 or Friday January 30 and letters have been sent to 

inform parents of the starting date and time for their children. Please contact the school if you have not yet received 

a letter. 

A Big Thank you to all Students  for their efforts throughout 2014. At next Monday’s Presentation Day Awards we 

will officially  recognise  the  students who have  excelled  throughout  the  year.  I  am  sure  their  parents  and  family 

members will be very proud of them. 

Thank You to Parents – the vast majority of whom have supported the school and its staff and students. We are 

especially  thankful  to  those who  have  expressed  their  gratitude  to  teachers  for  the  fine work  they  have  done 

throughout the year.  

Principal’s Silver and Gold Awards     Congratulations to all the students who received silver and/or gold awards 

on Monday of this week. Thank you to Miss Clark for her organisation of these awards and to all the parents who 

were able to attend the impromptu assembly in the hall. I would like to congratulate all students on their excellent 

behaviour and thank teachers for their ongoing efforts  in teaching expectations and values  in accordance with the 

Positive Behaviour for Learning philosophy. The assembly showed that our students are safe, respectful  learners  in 

all situations.  

Community Helper Morning Tea Miss Rox deputised for me at this meeting and said it was great to see so many 

familiar  faces  at  the  community  helper  morning  tea  held  on  Monday  of  this  week.  I  would  like  to  take  this 

opportunity to thank all members of the school community who have supported GPS students throughout the year. 

Your contributions are greatly appreciated. Thanks also  to Miss Fitzgerald  for her organisation of  the morning  tea 

and certificates. Thank you to Miss Rox for her support. 

Final Week Activities – These include Presentation Day, Year 6 Farewell and our end‐of‐year excursion. We hope 

the school community and students enjoy these activities. The final day for students  is Wednesday, December 17. 

Thursday, December 18 and Friday, December 19 are School Development Days. On Day 1 teachers will be discussing 

supervision (including expectations for book work, performance management procedures etc) and planning units of 

work  for 2015.   On Day 2 we will be undertaking  further planning  for 2015.  If any parent would  like  to  join us on 

either or both of the days, please contact Mrs Rowe. 

 

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Attendance Update Please find below updated information about school attendance and absences for 2015. I have 

highlighted the sections that are of most relevance to our school. Please note that parents are NO LONGER able to 

apply for exemptions for family holidays, but they do still need to submit a letter stating the dates of any absences 

and a reason for them. 

 

Have a safe and happy holiday, 

D. Meaney 

Principal 

 

 

    Dates to Remember Tomorrow Friday

12 December LAST day to pay for ‘Movie’ Excursion by 9.00am LAST day to order ‘Year 6 Farewell DVD’ by 9.00am

Monday 15 December Presentation Day - K-2 9.15am Yrs3-6 10.15am Tuesday 16 December Year 6 Farewell Dinner Wednesday 17 December ‘Movie’ Excursion to Penrith

Year 6 Farewell Parade Last Day of Term

2015

Tuesday 27 January Staff Development Day Wednesday 28 January Students in Years 1-6 return Thursday/Friday 29 / 30 January Kindergarten 2015 commence according to their start times

Symbol Meaning Change in definition and description for 2015

A The student’s absence is unexplained or

unjustified.

The revised description reinforces that it is at the principal’s discretion to accept or not accept the explanation provided.

S The student’s absence is due to sickness or

as the result of a medical or paramedical

appointment.

Clarifies that the principal may request a medical certificate in addition to explanations if the explanation is doubted, or the student has a history of unsatisfactory attendance.

L An explanation of the absence is provided

which has been accepted by the principal.

Now includes travel in Australia and overseas. The 15 day limit on the use of this code for an individual student in a year has been removed.

M The student was exempted from attending

school and a Certificate of Exemption has

been issued by a delegated officer.

Family holidays are no longer an accepted category for exemption from school attendance. This is now recorded as leave using symbol ‘L’.

F The student is participating in a flexible

timetable and not present because they are

not required to be at school.

Now includes Kindergarten students participating in Best Start assessments and senior

students in exam periods.

H The student is enrolled in a school and is required or approved to be attending an alternative educational setting on a sessional or full time basis.

Applies to students who are enrolled in a school but are required or approved to be

attending an alternative educational setting.

B The student is absent from the school on

official school business.

The inclusion of student participation in international student exchange.

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Message from the Uniform Shop The last day of trading for the uniform shop will be Friday 12 December 2014. 

 

Term 1 2015 Week 1 Opening Times 

Tuesday     27 January:   9.00 ‐ 11.00 

Wednesday   28  January:    9.30 ‐ 10.30 

Thursday    29  January:   9.00 ‐ 10.00 

Friday     30  January:   8.30 ‐ 10.00 

 

From Week 2 opening times will return to Monday 8.30 ‐ 9.00 & Friday 8.30 ‐ 9.30 

 

 

 

Aboriginal Cultural Club  

During Week 9, Maureen Wenzel, an Aboriginal Education Consultant, came to our school and shared with 

us her knowledge of bush foods and medicine. We learnt a lot of interesting facts and enjoyed our time 

with her.  

On behalf of Miss Clarke and myself, I would like to thank all students, parents (and principal!) who 

attended our Aboriginal Cultural Club sessions this term. We look forward to commencing this program 

again in Term One, 2015.   

Miss Howard 

 

 

 

 

 

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Glendenning Public School   Awards                                              Term 4  Week 7– 2014 

Class  Student of the week  Value of the Week  

KC   Melita‐Love Nau –  Her ongoing effort during concert rehearsals 

Maya Reid  Safe  

KH  Kingston Tuivasa – Always having a fantastic attitude towards his learning. 

Eboni Ward Learner 

KL  Rafay Virk – Outstanding results in the Spelling Bee semi final 

Taniya Kalia Respectful 

KM  Irvan Bathal‐ Doing a great job with our concert.   Himmat Sidhu Learner 

1G  Alahra Maroun A fantastic effort during concert rehearsals. 

Solomoni Turuva Safe 

1M  Lyric Pukeiti A great effort in remembering his sight words 

Michael Bennell Learner 

1S  Clare Martin Improvement in handwriting.  

Noor Mehdi  Learner 

1W  Kirsten Salonga Accurately drawing 3D objects from different vantage points.  

Tej Malhi Leaner 

1/2S  Emileeh Fox A great poem using alliteration 

Ryan Jobling Safe 

2G  Sarah Aman  Always demonstrating a positive attitude towards all learning tasks.  

 Noah Arnold Learner  

2J  Riliey Moss Fantastic attempt at using onomatopoeia to write a comic  

Zaara Hoque  Respectful 

2W  Ryley Nowland A great understanding of capacity. 

Jordan Bouth Respectful 

3G  Adiyat Hasan His excellent recall of multiplication facts 

Sharan Sidhu Safe 

3M  Ahmed Ahsan‐ Enthuisiasm to learn how to multiply 2‐digit by 1‐digit numbers. 

Aimee Bajwa Respectful 

3/4/5B  Marcus Domingo Always being polite and following teacher instructions. 

Parleen Gill Learner 

4D  Chloe Ryan Making an impressive line graph in our data task. 

Shania Thompson Learner 

4G  Chloe Cardona Listening attentively during whole‐class discussions. 

Mehak Rajesh Kaushal Safe 

5/6M  Deanna Arenas Always modelling how to be a safe, respectful learner 

Zachary Baker Respectful 

5F  Kawa Najib Being a cooperative class member. 

Lachlan Putland Learner 

5P  Adem Ozturker Displaying an improved attitude towards activities related to art. 

Kye Chandler Respectful 

6D  Casey Burton Excellent work during literacy lessons. 

Jayson Gomez Respectful 

6F  Shimran Kumar Creating a beautiful Christmas Tree artwork. 

Bradley Derbyshire Respectful 

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Glendenning Public School   Awards                                                   Term 4 – Week 8 – 2014 

Class  Student of the week  Value of the Week ‐ Safe 

KH  Isaac Elsaidy A fantastic effort at our school concert 

Annabelle Estall Learner 

KL  Ryan Bhandari – A great deal of enthusiasm on concert night. 

Summer Hay Respectful 

KM  Oliver Rendall‐ doing an amazing job at concert  

Zander Vorobieff Learner 

KC  Taufui Afu – his enthusiasm and effort at our school concert 

Aiden Ayling Respectful 

1G  Lara Cerit A fantastic effort and great enthusiasm on school concert night 

Zac Stewart Respectful 

1M  Aaliya Testore – great manners during concert rehearsal  

Amtul Samita Respectful 

1S  Leslie Tuipulotu  Putting her best effort in during concert 

Matilda Brown  Safe 

1W  Shazana Irfaan Drawing 2D shapes in different orientations 

Zane Thalib Learner  

1/2S  Ertan Pinar Great work at the concert 

Janaye Jeffery Respectful 

2G  Majellia Faner  Fantastic improvement in her ability to correctly spell unfamiliar words  

Jayden Bush  Learner 

2J  Tavleen Batth Writing an excellent recount about our concert. 

Sahil Sultani Learner 

3G  Alesha Hussein Presenting a fantastic PowerPoint Presentation on Norfolk Island National Park 

Brooke Asbury Learner 

3M  Benjamine Afu Neat handwriting and presentation of his work. 

Siya Neelima Kaushal Respectful 

3/4/5B  Jordan Villanueva Outstanding creative writing 

Desiree Pamplona Respectful 

4D  Samual Pace Applying himself to mathematics lessons on length. 

Victoria Patterson Respectful 

4G  Shailavi Patel Always being ready to learn. 

Vraj Patel Respectful 

5/6M  Andrew Bracken Displaying fantastic behaviour at the concert. 

Myiesha Sheik Learner 

5F  Luke Wilson Consistent effort during concert rehearsals and performances 

Angel Ralph Safe 

5P  Lorenzo Igna Displaying excellent soccer skills during sport. 

Pavan Chetty Respectful 

6D  Talon Mitchell Setting a goal and achieving it. 

Ellie Coss Respectful 

6F  

Matthew Mosley Writing creative poetry. 

Zac Asbury Safe 

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Glendenning Public School   Awards                                                   Term 4 – Week 9 – 2014 

Class  Student of the week  Value of the Week ‐ Safe 

KH  Chelsey Sherpa Independently writing a fantastic fairytale. 

Reetinderjit Kanda Learner 

KL  Navjot Bhamra – Writing an interesting story about a princess. 

Nisha Rahman Respectful 

KM  Vidula Misra ‐ being a fantastic audience member.  

Aleesha Chand Respectful 

KC  Jarrod Liddell Trying his best when reading  

Lateesha Mendoza  Respectful  

1G  Divjot Singh Working well during reading groups 

Martin Basta Respectful 

1M  Adam Bassal Outstanding handwriting 

Sean Mananlansan Respectful 

1S  Kiana Ellwood An improvement in spelling  

Lennox Tuivasa  Safe  

1W  Haman Daggar Creating an interesting toy out of different materials.  

Aislinn Hoque Respectful  

1/2S  Jakeb Villanueva A great Christmas poem 

Shreya Kant Respectful 

2G  Anika Rahman  

Sophie Saraceno  Respectful 

2J  Aisha Segran  Showing enthusiasm in writing 

Rhys Gibson Learner 

2W  

Mariah Mendoza Listening carefully and following instructions at Bike Day. 

Prabhjot Singh Respectful 

3G  Benjamin Puniani Great effort in all classroom activities 

Charlotte Sunderland Safe 

3/4/5B  Yuvraj Thind Excellence in mathematics 

Subawitha Edirisinghe Respectful 

4D  Courtney Worth Aiming to improve her reading skills. 

Chloe Ryan Learner 

4G  Ane Kalekale Always following the school values in the classroom. 

Hunter Mitchell Learner 

5/6M  Shriya Chand Being a responsible class SRC representative 

Sana Ahmad Learner 

5F  Charlene Gervacio For following instructions at Bike and Scooter Day activities

Owen Patanan Learner 

5P  Ebony Butcher Writing a well‐structured narrative 

Mackenzie Brown Learner 

6D  Noah Hay Showing interest during ‘WW1 Christmas Truces’ lessons 

Jayson Gomez Learner 

6F  Ehsan Khaliqi a quick thinking imaginative poem 

Gurpartap Sidhu Respectful 

 

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PBL Griffin Rewards and Certificates 

At school today, teachers have handed out Griffin Rewards and Certificates to students who have either achieved all of their PBL Goals during Semester Two, or, showed an improvement in achieving their goals.  

With Semester One reports, you will have received a copy of their PBL Goals, and their progress on achieving these goals.  

We have a set of rewards this year, which incorporate our new Griffin PBL mascot. This information has been shared in previous newsletters please see attached for further information on what the rewards are for each year level. 

We would  like  to congratulate all students who have demonstrated an  improvement  in achieving  their PBL goals. GPS is very lucky to have, overall, a very well‐behaved bunch of students. 

The badges are  intended to be worn on school shirts. If your child would  like to place  it on their hat or bag, this  is acceptable, but please keep in mind that badges are the responsibility of the students. Students who have received a patch, have a separate information note being sent home, which explains where they must apply the patch on shirts. 

If your child loses their badge or patch, you may purchase a new one, at a cost of $3.00 for patches or badges.  

Please note: badges and patches will only be available for purchase, for students that have already had one 

awarded. The school will keep this information on file. 

PBL Goal Sheets 

 

 

 

 

 

 Special Announcement Regarding GRIFFIN GUILD PATCHES 

Because this is our first year of the Griffin Rewards, ALL Year 5 students who have achieved all of their PBL Goals for 

Semester Two, will receive the Griffin Guild patch (regardless of whether or not they achieved all of their PBL goals in 

2013). Commencing 2015, the normal criteria will occur. 

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Griffin Rewards Proposal  Reward 

Year (reward given at  end of year) 

If students achieve all of their PBL goals for Semester Two, they are rewarded with a badge, which corresponds to their current year level.  E.g. A Year 1 student meets the PBL criteria, but did not receive a badge for their previous year (Kindergarten). The student will still receive a bronze badge, regardless of any badge they have received prior.   The rewards are given at the end of Semester Two, in readiness to wear (and be acknowledged for their exemplary behaviour) during the following year.  Students have the choice of wearing their badges on their school shirt, hat, bag, or keeping it at home. If a student loses a badge, they will have the option of purchasing a replacement from the PBL team.   Students are ultimately responsible for looking after their own property whilst at school, and this includes their PBL badges. 

PLAIN BADGE 

 

Kindergarten 

BRONZE BADGE 

 

Year 1 

SILVER BADGE 

 

Year 2 

GOLD BADGE 

   

 Year 3 

Students at the end of Year 4, have the opportunity to enter the ‘Griffin Guild’, for their senior years (Years 5 and 6). The reward is a ‘Griffin Guild’ iron‐on patch, which is to be placed onto the front of a school shirt.  If a student receives a patch at the end of Year 4, they are eligible to receive a platinum badge, if they meet the PBL criteria at the end of  Year 5.  If a student did not receive a patch at the end of Year 4, they are eligible to receive a patch at the end of Year 5, but, are unable to receive the platinum badge. 

GRIFFIN GUILD PATCH 

 

Year 4 

PLATINUM BADGE 

 

Year 5 

Students in Year 6 who meet the PBL criteria, will receive an award at a special assembly at the end of the year. 

GRIFFIN AWARD 

   

      

Year 6 

 

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REMINDERS

MESSAGES REGARDING LATE COLLECTION OF STUDENT

Please phone before 2.30pm with any messages if you will be late picking up your child.  

SCHOOL CANTEEN

The canteen operates on Monday to Friday  each week.  

Any payments or orders for the canteen should be taken directly to the canteen. 

 

LUNCHES

If parents need to bring lunches to school after 9.00am, we would ask that you wait until 11.15am, when 

you will be able to gain a pass to your child’s class and then be able to take the lunch to your child. 

 

EARLY LEAVERS

When signing children out early of an afternoon, for appointments etc, parents are asked to do so before 

2.45pm.  Students will not be signed out after this time.  

 

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS 2013

Mondays:  8.30am to 9.00am 

Fridays:  8.30am to 9.30am 

SCHOOL CAR PARK

Parents are reminded that the school car park is for STAFF PARKING ONLY. 

Parents are asked not to drop children off in the car park, park in or walk through the car park.   

There is a gate near the administration office for pedestrian access. 

 

PAYMENTS

When  sending  payments  to  school  please  ensure  the  CORRECT  AMOUNT  of money  is  enclosed  in  a 

separate envelope  for each activity. PLEASE PUT ONLY ONE ACTIVITY  IN EACH ENVELOPE.  (If more than 

one activity is placed in an envelope your child may miss out on participating).    

Clearly mark each envelope with: 

your child’s name 

your child’s class 

name of activity please put the permission note inside the envelope. 

A separate permission note is required for each child in the family. 

 

Please make payments before the due date as paying late will result in your child missing an activity.   

All money is to be deposited in the payment slot in the door at the Admin Office.   

If additional envelopes are required, they are available at a cost of 20cents each.