Glendenning Public School · Dear parents, Welcome to the last newsletter for 2015. 2015 has been a very busy year. Congratulations go to all students for their superb efforts throughout

Dear parents,

Welcome to the last newsletter for 2015.

2015 has been a very busy year. Congratulations go to all students for their superb efforts throughout the year and especially to all of those students who have won awards either during the year or who will receive one on Presentation Day.

Thank you to Miss Howard for her organisation of the Community Helper Morning Tea last Monday – it was great to see so many of our parent and community helpers in attendance and I would like to thank them for their efforts throughout the year. Increasing community involvement is one of our goals for 2016.

Thank you also to our dedicated P&C for their efforts throughout the year, both in fundraising and ensuring their support of the students through their organisation of Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day stalls and the uniform shop. Their efforts are greatly appreciated.

Successful schools, like GPS, are a result of successful teachers and School Learning Support Officers. On behalf of all students and the school community I would like to praise and thank all of our staff for their commitment to the students and to their profession throughout 2015.

As happens every year, we will be losing some great teachers this year and will be welcoming new ones at the same time. Congratulations to Miss Bedwell, Miss Gorman and Miss Stuyck all of whom have gained positions at new schools and we wish them all the best in their future careers. Thank you also to Ms Porter who has been relieving in the Teacher-Librarian position for a number of years – we wish her well in her future endeavours.

We also welcome new teachers to our school that will include Mr Craig Bamford and Mrs Michelle Sciberras (Class Teachers) and Ms Serena Bourke (Teacher-Librarian).

I would also like to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of our administration staff, Ms Warrington, Mrs Stevens, Ms Campbell and Ms Winter. Without their assistance, many of the operations of our school would not occur, and I would like to thank them for all they do to assist the staff, students and wider community on a daily basis.

We are looking forward to seeing as many parents as possible at our Presentation Day assemblies on Monday December 14 - K-2 9.15am and 3-6 - 10.00am and at the Year 6 Farewell Arch at approximately 2.30pm on Wednesday December 16.

Just a reminder that Wednesday December 16 is the last day for students – December 17 & 18 are School Development Days and we thank parents for making alternative arrangements for their children on these days.

The first day back for students in Years 1-6 in 2016 is Thursday January 28. Wednesday January 27 is also a School Development Day. Parents are welcome to join us from 9.00am-2.00pm and December 17, from 9.00am-3.00pm on December 18 and from 9.00-10.00 on January 27– more information is included in this newsletter. Please call Miss Rox on 9832 8555 to RSVP.

Wishing you all a very, happy and safe Christmas and an enjoyable break. Looking forward to seeing you all again in the New Year.

Glendenning Public School

Safe, Respectful Learners

Term 4 Week 10 Thursday December 10 2015

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

Dates to Remember Monday December 14 Presentation Day K-2 9.15am Years 3-6 10.00am Tuesday December 15 Year 6 Farewell Wednesday December 16 K-6 End of Year Excursion

Last day of school for students 2016 Thursday January 28 Students in Years 1-6 return

In the last week of writing club, students composed acrostic Christmas poems. Included in this newsletter is an example for you to read.

On behalf of Writing Club, we would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to starting Writing Club in 2016.

Mrs Macarthur and Miss Williams

School Development Days – December 17 and 18, 2015 and January 27, 2016

Please RSVP to Miss Rox on 9832 8555 if you would like to attend.

December 17:

9.00-9.30 – Final Habitudes presentations (Adaptability)

9.30-11.00 – New Geography Syllabus

11.00-11.30 – Morning Tea

11.30-2.00 – New Geography Syllabus/Planning units of work

2.00-3.00 – Staff Christmas Luncheon/Kris Kringle

December 18:

9.00-9.30 – Presentation of updated Professional Development policy

9.30-10.30 – Planning units of work

10.30-11.00 – Morning Tea

11.00 – 12.45 – Planning units of work

12.45-1.30 – Lunch

1.30-3.00 – Planning units of work

January 27:

9.00-10.00 – Presentation by Epilepsy Action Australia

10.00-11.00 – Organisational and Planning Matters

11.00-11.30 – Morning Tea

11.30-1.15 – Organisational and Planning Matters

1.15-2.00 – Lunch

2.00-3.00 – Organisational and Planning Matters

Technology Update

Achievements this year:

• 4 staff members trained to be a part of the Computer Committee to support teaching and learning activities and maintenance of technologies;

• Establishment of a portable laptop trolley; • Installation of 10 projectors, cost $21 606.20; • Purchase of 2 laptop trolleys, cost $4798.00; • Technology for Learning (T4L rollout: allocated 23.5 points and ordered: 2 Wifi Access Points (WAP),

1 replacement monitor and 29 HP Notebooks (for use in the portable lab); • In addition to T4L, we ordered 10 laptops, 13 notebooks, 2 WAP, 22 desktops and 22 monitors, cost

$19 065.97; • Review of school policy and teaching and learning scope and sequence; and • Reviewing library space to create a learning centre.

Future Directions:

• Continue to train committee members as the need arises; • Complete establishment of laptop lab; • Set-up and install new equipment as delivered; • Inform staff of new policies; • Implement scope and sequence for the teaching of computer skills; • Set-up library as a learning centre; and • Continue to meet the emerging technological needs of the school.

On behalf of the computer committee, we would like to thank the P&C for their fundraising efforts towards technology for our school.

Donna Rowe

IT Coordinator

Griffin Awards Recipients – for Week 8 (awarded during Week 9)

KS Riley M and Rohan S

KW Stephen G

K/1M Ezekiel W, Antonio E, Ethan S

1B Taufui A, Chardonnay S, Lyle P, Locklan C

1S Sirat K, Taniya K, Prisha S, George A, Chelsey S

1W Sarah S, Aiden A, Jackson SS

1/2H Reetinderjit K, Christopher M, Vidula M

2W Alyssa N, Agam B, Cameron R, Aislinn H

3B Calliee M

3/4F Olivia S, Armaan D, Samarvir B, Jarred M, Riya S

4L Adiyat H, Zariyat H

5F Annalise C, Abinas B, Tahlya B, Parneet M

6K Josephine Y, Hazel S

6G Jacinta B, Adem O, Samirah S,

5/6M Keyden E, Brodie S, Tanisha W, Aditya R

Kindergarten Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Griffin Awards Recipients – for Week 9 (awarded during Week 10)

KH Dhrish J, Dev P and Siakini P

KO Haset B and Gulfam K

KW Logan Z and Pragalbha T

K/1M Ryan B, Ronit B, Himmat S, Shayaan I

1B Anthony G, Julian A

1S Zoey S, Lateesha M

1/2H Zander V, Lachlan C, Zuhayr H

2P Rohaan M, Amalie E, Samita A, Semaia N, Anbarin W, Divjot S

2W Sapumalee D, Gabi S, Lennox T, Shayeer E

3/4F Xyi A, Simar M, Jeyda Y, Pavaki M, Majellia F

4G Latoya P, Latisha W, Lachlan T

4L Tyrese V, Brooke A

5/6M Jordan M, Tyrell G, Alyssa G, Anneliese E Kindergarten Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Glendenning Public School Awards Term 4 – Week 7 – 2015

Class Student of the week Value of the Week

KO Bryce C A big effort with blending sounds during phonics lessons.

Gulfam K Safe

KH Alma N Improved effort in writing

Soumya S Learner

KS Tyreese C Fantastic effort in literacy.

Aenya R Learner

KW Reeghan Z Enthusiastically participating in science lessons.

Zidan B Safe, Respectful Learner

K/1M

Zunaira E Consistently trying hard at all tasks.

Elise P Safe, Respectful Learner

1B Julian A Working hard to improve his reading.

Locklan C Safe, Respectful Learner

1S Laneya M An improvement in reading.

Jeremy B Learner

1W Nickhil N Independently identifying all properties of 3D objects.

Benjamin K Safe, Respectful Learner

1/2H Christopher M Creating fantastic models of 3D objects.

Reetinderjit K Learner

2B Solo T Listening to feedback to improve his work

Martin B Respectful

2P Zoey P Providing great examples of times when she persevered

Brayden B Learner

2W Gabi S A great improvement in her handwriting.

Zoe B Learner

3B Jhai G For producing a detailed summary of a story.

Reegan B Learner

3R Salvin S For his fantastic efforts with concert rehearsals.

Azrin H Learner

3/4F Riya S Providing excellent instructions when making a board game about Greek Mythology.

Xyi Anderson Learner

4G Lachlan T Correctly using the ‘visualising’ comprehension strategy.

Joey C Learner

4L Jydon A Impressive artwork of Uluru.

Rosie A Learner

5F Annalise C For her collaboration and effort in her Antarctica research project

Farhana W Safe

5P James O Enthusiastic participation in concert finale practises

Ruhit S Respectful

5/6M Tanisha W Designing a creative class flag that represents 5/6M

Megan A Learner

6G Jacinta B Enthusiastic participation and help in our class concert item.

Partaj G Learner

6K Pavan C Being an excellent helper in the library.

Josphine Y Learner

Glendenning Public School Awards Term 4 – Week 8 – 2015

Class Student of the week Value of the Week

KO Yuvraj S Trying hard to use mental strategies during addition activities.

TeAriki K Learner

KH Jacob H Enthusiastic participation during concert.

Darnell K Respectful

KS Dennis P Persevering during concert

Natalie M Learner

KW Armarni T An improvement in classroom behaviour.

Tamanreet N Safe, Respectful, Learner

K/1M

Shayaan I Trying his best during class time.

Tahiyat S Respectful

1B Isaac E Always being kind to others

Chase S L

1S Lateesha M Enthusiastic participation during the concert.

Matilda R Safe, Respectful, Learner

1W Isabel P Always giving it her best at concert and rehearsals.

Aiden A Safe, Respectful, Learner

1/2H Ryan J Persevering when facing challenging tasks.

Jaireet P Safe

2B Husna N Consistently being a considerate and helpful class member.

Denzel D Safe, Respectful

2P Semaia N Respectfully representing GPS at the concert.

Victor D Respectful

2W Aariz A Trying hard to reach his learning goals.

Bhuman D Safe

3B Tavleen B Great ‘making connections’ during classroom discussions.

Riley M Respectful

3R Jayden B Fantastic effort during concert.

Kaitlin C Safe

3/4F Brody S Consistently staying on task

Telissa T Respectful

4G Maryam B - Writing a fabulous creative text on being trapped in a snow globe.

Aisha A Safe, Respectful, Learner

4L Andrei R Listening carefully to instructions

Alesha H Safe, Respectful, Learner

5F Jayden M Enthusiastic participation and effort in Backyard League

Lachlan A Respectful

5P Samual P Improved efforts in dance rehearsals

Chanel S Respectful

5/6M Pankti P Willingly sharing problem solving strategies during Maths

Marcus D Learner

6G Georgina T Enthusiastically participating in the school concert

Adam O Respectful

6K Fardeen F an excellent effort at school concert

Hazel S Learner

Glendenning Public School Awards Term 4 – Week 9 – 2015

Class Student of the week Value of the Week

KO Haset B Enthusiastic participation in cultural activities.

Noah A Learner

KH Maham A Working cooperatively with others.

Aydin G Respectful

KS Lachlan G Enthusiastic participation in Aboriginal Day

Agamnoor S Learner

KW Nayte F Correctly interpreting data presented on a picture graph.

Adem A Respectful

K/1M

Himmat S Helping his peers during laptop time.

Joshua H Learner

1B Capri B Being kind and respectful

Sabrina S Safe

1S Prisha S Showing perseverance when completing mathematics tasks.

Annabelle E Respectful

1/2H Vipula M - Independently completing a table to represent natural and built environments.

Kirsten S Safe

2B Kiana E Listening to feedback in order to improve her writing

Martin B Learner

2P Devansh P Settling well in his new class.

Aaliya T Respectful

2W Blake H An excellent attitude towards his learning.

Aneesh M Respectful

3B Amelia T For demonstrating an excellent understanding of Aboriginal culture during discussions

Ashlee H Respectful

3R Salvin S Dedication and application to his studies.

Mekala P Learner

3/4F Jeyda Y Improved effort in mathematics

Anika R Respectful

4G Aimee B Fantastic effort to write a persuasive text.

Guy B Safe

4L Jahleeka A Being a Safe, Respectful Learner at C.A.R.E.S

Brooke A Respectful

5F Shiv S Displaying lovely manners during Aboriginal day activities

Chloe C Safe

5P Shania T Enthusiastic participation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Appreciation Day

Mukhtar Q Safe

5/6M Tameka M A great job assisting at the henna tattoos stall

Tarah T Respectful

6G Luke W Improvement in solving mathematical problems

Jack T Respectful

REMINDERS

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

and please put the permission note inside the envelope. A separate permission note is required for each child in the family. Please do not fold or staple banknotes. 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. Parents are asked to supply their own envelopes. 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 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.