Issue 9 – Week 8– Term 2 Wednesday 9 June 2021

Dear Lawson Families,

Introductions It is a pleasure to introduce two of Lawson’s newest team members, Mr Andrei Wall and Mr Carl Bailey.

Mr Andrei Wall has officially accepted a permanent teaching position at Lawson and will continue to teach students in CC Blue. Mr Wall brings a wealth of experience to our school and we are grateful for his successful appointment.

As many of you would be aware, Mr Neil Davies has recently announced his retirement from the NSW Department of Education. Mr Davies has been a much-loved community and team member. He served NSW Education in a number of different roles including teacher support and, more recently as our GA (Grounds and Maintenance). I would like to personally thank Mr Davies for his long-standing commitment to the students, staff and Community of Lawson Public School and wish him well for a long, relaxing and well-deserved retirement.

While Mr Davies has vacated his position, we can announce that Mr Carl Bailey will be joining the team. Great to have him on board!

Safety Concern Student safety is core business. We would like to seek parent and community support in keeping our students safe during school arrival/departure. Certainly, our team will be working to do the same.

Capability Class entrance – When arriving to the capability classes, we will be asking parents and visitors to enter the undercover area via the gate that is immediately next to the building. We will be placing signage on the wider gate located next to the garden shed/stage 3 building to discourage anyone using it during arrival/departure times. This will help keep an added layer of gates to keep children safe.

Thank you in advance!

Zone Cross Country We would like to wish Isla S and Tommy E the very best of luck today, both of these students are representing Blue Mountains PSSA and Lawson Public School in the Sydney West PSSA Cross Country Championship. Congratulations to you both on reaching this level of the competition, what an outstanding achievement.

Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend I would like to wish you all a happy and safe long weekend and we look forward to seeing you all on your return on Tuesday 15 June.

Warmest Regards,

Matthew Jacobson Principal

Issue 9 – Week 8– Term 2 Wednesday 9 June 2021

2021 Calendar Term 2 Week 9 14 June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday: No Students 15 June P&C Meeting -7pm Staffroom 18 June Fun Food Day - $5 20 June Magpie Markets Week 10 23 June Reports going home with students 25 June Last Day of Term 2

Term 3 Week 1 12 July Staff Development Day: No Students 13 July Students Return 15 July 1500m trial, invitation only at Tom Hunter Park Week 2 19 July Athletics Carnival – Pitt Park 21 July Spelling Bee: Stage 2 & 3 Week 3 26 – 28 July Book Fair 30 July Tree Planting Day

*Please note dates may be subject to change

Reminder regarding “Anaphylaxis Action Plans” These need to be updated at the beginning of each school year by your Doctor. Please ensure your child’s updated Epi-pens and action plans are provided to the office as a matter of urgency. For students with Asthma, please ensure we have an updated action plan and Ventolin that is in date, as some inhalers may expire during the year.

Permission Notes When returning permission notes for school activities it is a legal requirement to return a SEPARATE permission note for each child. If you pay online it is still necessary to return the permission note to the office. In addition, if returning multiple notes for more than one child/activity, there is no need to put each note into a separate envelope. We are able to process multiple payments for multiple activities/children in the one transaction. Please ensure your child/s full name and class are on the permission note. Uniform ShopThe uniform shop is currently operating via orders through the school office. Please send your order to the school office with the correct cash or a cheque made payable to Lawson Public School P&C Association. 2015 – 2018 Year Books for Sale We have a small number of School Year Books for Sale, ranging from 2015 to 2018. They are $5 each, all proceeds going to the Lawson PS P&C. Should you wish to purchase, please forward cash only to the office with the required years.

Can you volunteer? We need your help with the School Banking program!

Our students really enjoy participating in the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program and to keep this program running we need your help.

The program requires a volunteer School Banking Co-ordinator to facilitate the banking and distribution of School Banking rewards. The School Banking is processed at the same time each week and will only take a small amount of your time .The Commonwealth Bank will provide support in how to run the program. Your help with the program will greatly benefit students as they practice saving skills and also help our school with fundraising.

As part of volunteering you are eligible to receive a Certificate of Attainment that details the activities that you are involved in. For example: cash handling, program facilitation, account reconciliation and more.

Currently, School Banking day is Thursday, however changes to the day can be discussed based on the volunteer’s availability.

If you are interested in volunteering for the School Banking program, please fill in the tear off section below and return it to the office ASAP.

Yes, I would like to help with School Banking!

Name: _____________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________

Email: ______________________________________

Availability: __________________________________

Please note if we are unable to find a volunteer, this program will need to cease in Term 3, 2021

In science lessons, Lime has

been exploring the weather

and how we protect ourselves

from it.

We have been working in

groups to build the perfect

shelter for our teddy bear.

We designed a home to

protect him from the sun,

wind, rain and snow.

Teddy was very happy with his

new homes.

Musica Viva

WOW….what a fabulous time Lawson Learners had watching and participating in this amazing show. Lots of improvisation and body percussion as well as learning about all the different

instruments used for the performance.

Reconciliation Week and National Sorry Day at Lawson Public School

Families gathered on the top oval for shared

picnics in the gorgeous weather as part of

Lawson Public School’s Reconciliation Activity

Week.

During Reconciliation Week, Lawson Learners played

Indigenous games for sport, held a special assembly

presented by the Bidjiwong Crew, sang songs and

listened to stories from Indigenous authors. We also

listened to Kevin Rudd’s apology speech.

Positive Behaviour for Learning Lawson Public School is a PBL

School Week 7 and 8 Focus

Whole School Morning Assembly Rule: Respect – We can show respect by 1. Listening for the bell. 2. Stop playing, pack away items, collect bag and belongings and walk to class lines. 3. Line up quietly – sit or stand in two lines. 4. Face the front and listen to the teacher’s messages. 5. Wait for class teacher and walk to class sensibly and quietly.

Token Boxes-look how fabulous we are at Lawson Public School.

Stage 3 Camp- Canberra

Term 2 Week 6

This week was the beginning of Reconciliation Week. The names of our sports

were changed accordingly.

Woggabaliri (Soccer)

A super close game with Jamison Jets beating Kedumba Koalas 1-0.

The award for this game was won by Zoe S of the Koalas. Well done!

Keentan (Netball)

At the Keentan Wollemi Wild won a close one over Jamison Jaguars 23-20.

Owen A of the Jaguars was our award winner this week. Congratulations!

Munhangning (Bootcamp)

Kedumba Kangaroos did a great job this week against Wollemi Wings.

Rylan lead the Kangaroos winning the award. Great job!

Kokan (Hockey)

It was an all Megalong game with the Mantis beating the Maniacs 7-5.

Eithan R scored some great goals winning the game award. Good shooting!

Congratulations to Tommy and Isla for winning selection to run at the Sydney West Cross Country Championships on Wednesday 9th June at Sydney Motorsport Park. Good luck to both of you!

2022 Year 7 Enrichment Class Applications

Katoomba High School will be assessing Year 6 students who are seeking to enrol in the 2022 Year 7

Enrichment Class on Monday, 19 July 2021. Students will be assessed on their skills in

Mathematics, Reading & Language and Writing. There will be TWO sessions held on the day to

choose from (morning or afternoon). Please indicate in your return email which session you would

like your child to attend.

If you would like your Year 6 son or daughter to be considered for the Year 7 Enrichment Class

please email [email protected], School Administration Officer, by Friday, 18th June 2021.

If you have any questions regarding the testing, please contact Brigid Gibson, Head Teacher

Teaching & Learning: [email protected] or Nick Long, Enrichment Coordinator:

[email protected], or phone the school: 4782 2622.

When registering please provide the following information:

• Your child’s name, gender, primary school

• Parent contact details, email

• Preferred session number

A session confirmation email will be sent to you prior to the testing day. If you are unable to attend please contact the school immediately.

Session 1

Monday, 19 July 2021

Session 2

Monday, 19 July 2021

Arrive at 8.50am: for a prompt 9.00am start Arrive at 12.20pm: for a prompt 12.30pm start

Finish: 11:30am Finish: 3.00pm

Jennifer Boyall Principal

Katoomba High School Martin Street Katoomba NSW 2780 PO Box 294 Katoomba NSW 2780

T (02) 4782 2622 F (02) 4782 5976 E [email protected]

W katoomba-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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Magpie Markets Thank you to everyone who volunteered at the BBQ and came along to support the re-opening of the Magpie Markets! The day was a huge success. The next market will be held on Sunday 20th of June. Please email [email protected] if you’re interested in volunteering. Fun Food Day! Friday 18th of June will be “fun food day and this year we’re serving nachos! Kids can bring $5 and get a plate of nachos + a drink. (There will be both veg and meat options.) We’re also asking parents to please donate some type of small treat that can be sold for 50 cents. Uniform Shop You can now either pick up a uniform order form from the office or download from the P&C website: https://www.lawsonpandc.com/uniform-shop Please return completed forms to the office. Our next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday 15th June 2021 at 7pm in the staff room. All are welcome.

FREE RUGBY LEAGUE TICKETS

NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP Bulldogs v Dragons

Monday 14 June @ Stadium Australia

Thanks to the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, the NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge and Stadium Australia, students and staff at your school have the opportunity to witness the Bulldogs take on the Dragons on Monday 14 June at Stadium Australia (previously ANZ Stadium).

Up to four (4) FREE tickets are available for each student and staff member to redeem for the match.

Tickets are limited so be sure to secure them quickly for what will be a great evening of rugby league. To take up this fantastic offer, students and their parents should follow the below easy steps:

1. Simply go to the website: https://stadiumaustralia.com.au/premiers-sporting-

challenge/

2. Register details.

3. Check their e-mail inbox for an e-mail containing the vouchers, print out the vouchers and bring with them on the day to enter Stadium Australia via the gate listed on their vouchers to sit in general admission seating.

For additional information, please visit the Stadium Australia website.

Please note:

- Students must have parental permission to participate in this offer.- Each student is entitled to up to four (4) free tickets (limited to one registration per

student) whilst tickets last.- There is a limit of 2,000 individual vouchers (registration available for up to 500 individuals).- Event ticket voucher must be printed and presented at Stadium entry gates for entry to this

event.- Please stay home if you have been feeling unwell, have been in contact with anyone who has

been diagnosed with COVID-19, or is awaiting on the results of a COVID-19 test (including yourself).

- Upon entering the Stadium, all patrons must provide contact details as required by the NSW Government. Service NSW QR Codes will be available for scanning at the gates for you to check in. Contact details are being collected and used in accordance with NSW Government health requirements.

- Entry may be refused if event ticket vouchers are damaged or defaced in any way or redeemed in an unauthorised manner.

- If an event ticket voucher is resold or redeemed in an unauthorised manner it may be cancelled and the bearer of the ticket refused entry.

- Accessible seating is available within the Stadium.

NDIS Parents

Afternoon Tea

On the third Tuesday of each month parents with

children on the NDIS are invited to join us for a cup of tea

and a chat.

This group is a space where you can connect with other

parents of children on the NDIS. It is a space to talk

through your challenges, share your successes, or just be.

When: 12noon until 2pm

Tuesday 15th

June

Tuesday 20th

July

Tuesday 17th

August

Where: Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre

New Street, Lawson

For more information please call

Liz from MOCS on 4758 6811

Kerin from Belong Blue Mountains on 4759 2592