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Dear parents,

Paul Kelly Gala Day - will be held on March 22. Miss Pillen will be taking 28 students along to participate in a day

of AFL skill development and games. We wish all of the students a very successful day.

The Monday Morning Assembly – is a special time for our students. Assemblies allow students and teachers to pay

respect to the presenters, award-winning students, the Australian National Anthem, the School Creed and the school

song. Whilst students do remind parents to stand for the anthem, it is important that parents ensure they are not

talking during the assembly. This includes all parents whether you be standing along the back wall or under the

covered area near the gates. Please help us to teach the children about respect by being a good model for them.

Car drop-offs and pick-ups – have begun to get worse again! In mornings, drivers should come to a stop before

children exit a vehicle and they should only do so on the passenger side of the car. This Wednesday morning a black

van pulled up, allowed children to leave it and then drove off with a small child standing at the open van door!!! In

afternoon times, drivers SHOULD NOT double park on Armitage Dve and then call students from the footpath to walk

between cars that have engines idling – it is a dangerous practice that could cost a life. A reminder also that cars are

NOT to be parked in the pick-up zone and left with engines idling (just this week, I had to speak to a mother about

doing just this only to have her tell me that she left the car running because she had two small children in the car!!!).

Please consider that when parents rush, children can be hurt.

Delivery of students to and collection of students from school – has also begun to be a problem. Regrettably, we

have had to consider putting a school policy together to cover the many aspects of this part of the school’s

functioning. As soon as it is completed and approved by staff it will be published in the newsletter for parent input.

The new Electronic School News Sign is now in place. Staff will be trained in its use in the next week or so and then

the messages will begin to show!

Yours faithfully,

Doug Meaney

Glendenning Public School

Safe, Respectful Learners

Term 1 Week 8 Thursday , 16 March 2017

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

Glendenning Public School Awards Term 1, Week 5, 2017

Class Student of the Week Value of the Week

KJ Pranav P-A great effort during handwriting groups. Mohammed Q-Safe

KL Brock D-Trying his best to write his name Jayden S-Safe

KW Shiraz H-Learning to write his name. Julson R-Safe

KT Ruby W-Making improvements in all areas of her learning. Amrit B-Safe

K/1D Nidhi D-Lovely manners and a positive attitude towards learning. Deven D-Safe

1C Aren B-Applying himself to every task. Earth M.S.-Safe

1W Alexxa Mae C-Working well in reading groups. Safeer S-Safe

1H Tanreet M-"For an excellent persuasive writing piece" Jaden G-Safe

1/2T Hamid Y-Enthusiastic application in addition and subtraction

lessons.

Caroline B-Safe

2M Bryce C-Displaying a 'growth mindset*. Ava H-Learner

2B Lachlan Gilchrist-Trying hard with his persuasive writing. Meeha F-Safe

2S Sienna G-Displaying enthusiasm when participating in the

swimming carnival

Gulfam K-Safe

3J Vihaan P-Fantastic creative writing about 'a pet dragon.' Vidula M-Respectful

3R Mysha M-Great attempts at editing her writing. Jomar M-Safe

3/4C Christopher M-Excellent effort when rounding numbers with

decimals.

Amandeep C-Learner

3/4F Riyyan N-Excellent effort when completing independent maths

projects.

Maddison K-Leamer

4M Haman D-Trying hard to stay in control of his emotions Jacob N-Learner

4P Gabrielle S-Making meaningful contributions to class

discussions during Science.

Leslie T-Respectful

5G Saesha N-An excellent effort during sports activities Telissa T-Respectful

5M Sarah A-Making meaningful contributions to class discussions. Keira S-Safe

5/6B Faried M-An improved attitude towards writing tasks. Kaitlin C-Safe

6L Brooke H-Showing perseverance during Maths lessons Kobi M-Safe

6K Ben A Completing tasks to the best of his ability

Latisha W Learner

Glendenning Public School Awards Term 1, Week 6, 2017

Class Student of the Week Value of the Week

KJ

KL Nikolas E-Always displaying an enthusiastic approach to learning Aadrika S-Learner

KW Hemanya R-Learning to write her name. Ranveer S-Safe

KT Avitej J-Great participation in class discussions. Ambreen S-Safe

K/1D Harlow D-Being a respectful member of K/1D. Kyden K-Safe

1C Ella G-Working independently to complete tasks. Darvesh S-Safe

1W Angel S-Settling in well, to her new Year 1 class. Zachary R-Safe

1H Noah V-Staying on tasking during writing. Kayla M-Safe

1/2T

2M Natalie M-Wonderful application towards all work. Dev P-Safe

2B Pita T-Using great persuasive language in his writing. Tyreese C-Respectful

2S Aleki U-Displaying enthusiasm during writing task Stephen G-Respectful

3J Chelsey S-Her enthusiasm during History lessons. Annabelle E-Safe

3R Harman G-Demonstrating skill and strategy during soccer. Jackson S-Safe

3/4C Leila M-Demonstrating an excellent understanding of equivalent

fractions.

Lachlan C-Safe

3/4F Kyla C-Accurately explaining her spelling rules. Aiden A-Learner

4M Joel K-Trying hard to improve during long distance running. Bhuman D-Learner

4P Zane T-Demonstrating excellent inferential comprehension of texts he

has read

Emily R-Safe

5G Samarvir B-Great effort when calculating two-and three-digit

multiplication algorithms

Jakeb V-Safe

5M Zackary D-Demonstrating enthusiasm during Mathematics. Maddison W-Safe

5/6B Joey C-A positive attitude towards writing tasks. Judith O-Safe

6L Charlotte S-A well structured interesting paragraph about Oil Drilling

in the Great Australian Bight

Riya S-Learner

6K Shane W-Always prepared for work and to learn RhioannonTRespectful

Playground

PALS

Logan R - 3R-Playing fairly by choosing different people when playing

'Duck, Duck, Goose'

Purple Day – Fundraiser Update

Due to a change of events Purple Day will now be held on

Wednesday 22nd March. Students are able to wear

purple clothing to school for a gold coin donation to

support Epilepsy Action Australia. Students are also able to

have their face painted purple in the morning from 8:30am

and at lunch time for 50c.

Coming Events

Week 9

School Photos – Tuesday 21 and Thursday 23 – Summer Uniform (Please)

Purple Day – Wednesday, 22 March

Week 10

Disco – Tuesday April 4

Dental Assessments – Thursday, March 30

Week 11

ANZAC Day Ceremony Talent Quest Final and Easter Hat Parade – Friday, April 7

Term Two

School Development Day (No students) Monday, April 24

ANZAC Day – Tuesday April 25

Students K-6 Return – Wednesday April 26

Friday 7th April – School Events

9.00 – 9.30 - Students will be in class 9.30 -10.15 - ANZAC Day Ceremony in the COLA 10.15 -10.55 - Students will be in class 10.55 – 11.10 - Eating Time 11.10 – 11.30 - 1st Half Lunch 11.30 – 11.50 - 2nd Half Lunch 11.50 – 1.10 - Talent Quest in the hall 1.10 – 1.30 - Afternoon Tea 1.30 – 1.40 – Students will be in class getting ready for the Easter Hat Parade 1.40 – 3.00 - Easter Hat Parade in the Courtyard

Parents are invited to attend each event and may also wish to come for lunch and stay for afternoon tea.

Talent Quest Finals

Talent Quest Finals will be held in the School Hall where students will display their creative talents.

Annual Hat Parade For the Hat Parade, all students from K-6 are invited to participate by wearing a decorated hat or mask, or they may decorate and carry a basket. Students may bring hats to school in the morning or parents can bring them in later. Please do not deliver these to the office. If it is a hot day, please DO NOT decorate hats and baskets with chocolate eggs.

The Hat Parade will begin in the main courtyard at approximately 1.40pm after classes assemble around the edge of the courtyard. Parents can sit on the chairs provided. The parade and competition draw are expected to finish at approximately 2.45pm. ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO STAY UNTIL THE END OF SCHOOL. We will endeavour to continue, if there is wet weather, by keeping students under cover.

Hat Parade Guessing Competition A successful fundraising event that is held every year in conjunction with the Hat Parade is the guessing competition. Prizes include at least three baskets full of eggs and other goodies. The chocolate eggs for the baskets are generously donated by the students. Last year we managed to have approximately 20 big prizes and a number of smaller as a result of the students being so generous.

To encourage donations of eggs we will be having a Mufti Day on Wednesday, 5th April 2017. On this day children do not have to wear school uniform but may wear other neat, tidy clothes of their choice. Appropriate footwear must also be worn. The donation for

wearing mufti clothes is an Easter egg of medium size or larger for the raffle baskets. Guessing competition tickets have been sent home. Please return them to school on or before Friday, 7th April 2017. Mr D Meaney Miss Williams and Mrs Turner Principal Coordinators

IMAGINATION Young Leaders Day Excursion

Written by Pari & Kajol of 6L

On Friday the 3rd of March, the SRC’s went on a trip to the

Young Leaders Day in Darling Harbour. When we got there we

met five special people that have done things that have made

Australia proud. One of the speakers was Jade Hameister who

completed her first triathlon by the age of 6 and conquered the

Mt Everest Base Camp Trek by the age of 12. Another person

was Dr Jordan Nguyen, who after almost breaking his neck was

inspired to develop a mind controlled smart wheelchair for

people with high level physical disabilities. We also heard Barry Conrad, a multi-

talented person, perform. We also listened to Sam Webb, the co-founder of LIVIN,

and a cast member of Survivor talk about speaking up and letting people know when

you need help. These are all the amazing leaders which we had the pleasure of

listening to. On the way back to Town Hall Station we got a little wet from the rain, but

overall we had a great day and really enjoyed listening to inspiring people and

thinking of ways in which we can develop our own leadership.

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.