Appin Public School Strive to Improve 3rd December, 2019 (Term 4, Week 8) Appin Public School 97 Appin Road Appin N.S.W 2560 Phone: (02) 4631 1220 Fax: (02) 4631 1486 Email: [email protected]Dates to Remember: 4th Dec Thank You Breakfast 8:15am - 9:00am Last Scripture for 2019 6th Dec Hoopla Day & Holiday Xmas Concert 7th Dec Appin Community Xmas Carols 9th Dec Last Playgroup for 2019 Last Parliament for the year- 2:00pm in School Hall Year 6 Farewell at Appin House - Arrive 5:30pm 10th Dec Jamberoo Reward Day - 3-6 - Students need to be at school at 8:00am 11th Dec Bowling Reward Day - K-2 12th Dec Responsible Pet Ownership Educaon Program - K-2 Reports Home 13th Dec Eco Expo in Hall - All day 16th Dec Learning Cerficates: 9:05am-9:25am (K-6 in classrooms) Presentaon Day - 9:30am - 11:00am (In the hall) Yr 6 Graduaon Assembly - 2:00pm - 3:00pm (In the hall) 17th Dec Talent Showcase and Class Pares 18th Dec Last day of Term 4 for Students and Teachers Year 6 ring the School Bell - 2:40 pm 20th Dec Last day of Term 4 for Office Staff HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! 28th Jan Staff Development Day - Staff Return for 2020 29th Jan Students Yr 1 - Yr 6 Return for 2020 30th Jan Swimming Carnival at University Of Wollongong Pool - Years 3-6 (Yr 2 who turn 8 if strong, compeve swimmers only) 3rd Feb Kindergarten’s first day of school - 9:10am From the Principal Welcome to Week 8 where we are incredibly proud of our 25 Year 5 students who confidently presented their speech yesterday in front of our whole school as to why they should be considered for the posion of School Minister for 2020. They did an awesome job with many displaying creavity, their individuality and speaking from the heart. Each and every one of them should be jusfiably proud of their effort and presentaon. There will be many leadership opportunies for Year 5 students when they are in Year 6 next year including sporng house captains and vice-captains, peer support leaders, flag raising and equipment monitoring. Our Ministers for 2020 will be announced at Presentaon Day on Monday 16th December 2019. Good luck to them all! Possible industrial acon There is a possibility that industrial acon by teachers may take place this Thursday morning, 5th December 2019, in the form of a two hour stop work meeng from 9am unl approximately 11am. Normal classes will not operate during this me however, our school will be open and minimal supervision will be available. Classes and normal supervision will resume at 10:50am with our lunch break and then our daily assembly at 11:30am. Further advice will be provided as soon as it becomes available. 2020 Swimming Carnival IMPORTANT: Students who do not return their permission note by this Friday, 6th December WILL NOT be allowed to aend the carnival next year. (This is for organisaon and risk assessment purposes). Thank You Breakfast Our Thank You Breakfast is being held tomorrow morning, Wednesday, 4th December, 2019 from 8:15am to 9:00am to thank all of our parents and community members who have assisted us in any way throughout this year and for their wonderful contribuon to our school. End of Year Scripture Performance Our last Scripture End of Year Christmas Celebraon is on tomorrow, Wednesday, 4th December from 9:00am-9:30am. The performance has a religious Chrisan Christmas message and students will receive a booklet at the end to bring home. All students are welcome to aend.
Dates to Remember:4th Dec Thank You Breakfast 8:15am - 9:00am Last Scripture for 20196th Dec Hoopla Day & Holiday Xmas Concert 7th Dec Appin Community Xmas Carols9th Dec Last Playgroup for 2019 Last Parliament for the year- 2:00pm in School Hall
Year 6 Farewell at Appin House - Arrive 5:30pm 10th Dec Jamberoo Reward Day - 3-6 - Students need to be at school at 8:00am11th Dec Bowling Reward Day - K-212th Dec Responsible Pet Ownership Education Program - K-2 Reports Home13th Dec Eco Expo in Hall - All day16th Dec Learning Certificates: 9:05am-9:25am (K-6 in classrooms)
Presentation Day - 9:30am - 11:00am (In the hall)Yr 6 Graduation Assembly - 2:00pm - 3:00pm (In the hall)
17th Dec Talent Showcase and Class Parties18th Dec Last day of Term 4 for Students and Teachers Year 6 ring the School Bell - 2:40 pm20th Dec Last day of Term 4 for Office Staff HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!28th Jan Staff Development Day - Staff Return for 202029th Jan Students Yr 1 - Yr 6 Return for 2020 30th Jan Swimming Carnival at University Of Wollongong Pool - Years 3-6
(Yr 2 who turn 8 if strong, competitive swimmers only)3rd Feb Kindergarten’s first day of school - 9:10am
From the Principal Welcome to Week 8 where we are incredibly proud of our 25 Year 5 students who confidently presented their speech yesterday in front of our whole school as to why they should be considered for the position of School Minister for 2020. They did an awesome job with many displaying creativity, their individuality and speaking from the heart. Each and every one of them should be justifiably proud of their effort and presentation. There will be many leadership opportunities for Year 5 students when they are in Year 6 next year including sporting house captains and vice-captains, peer support leaders, flag raising and equipment monitoring. Our Ministers for 2020 will be announced at Presentation Day on Monday 16th December 2019. Good luck to them all! Possible industrial actionThere is a possibility that industrial action by teachers may take place this Thursday morning, 5th December 2019, in the form of a two hour stop work meeting from 9am until approximately 11am. Normal classes will not operate during this time however, our school will be open and minimal supervision will be available. Classes and normal supervision will resume at 10:50am with our lunch break and then our daily assembly at 11:30am. Further advice will be provided as soon as it becomes available.
2020 Swimming CarnivalIMPORTANT: Students who do not return their permission note by this Friday, 6th December WILL NOT be allowed to attend the carnival next year. (This is for organisation and risk assessment purposes).
Thank You BreakfastOur Thank You Breakfast is being held tomorrow morning, Wednesday, 4th December, 2019 from 8:15am to 9:00am to thank all of our parents and community members who have assisted us in any way throughout this year and for their wonderful contribution to our school. End of Year Scripture PerformanceOur last Scripture End of Year Christmas Celebration is on tomorrow, Wednesday, 4th December from 9:00am-9:30am.The performance has a religious Christian Christmas message and students will receive a booklet at the end to bring home.All students are welcome to attend.
Student AchievementsWe are so very proud of Bowerbird class and in particular, Noah who represented his class last Tuesday evening at our P&C meeting. Bowerbird class have been planning a lizard sanctuary for our school and have done many hours of research about their habitat, environmental and food requirements. Each student wrote a persuasive letter convincing Mrs Harrison of the benefits of a lizard sanctuary for both the lizards and our school. Noah then read his letter to our P&C and requested they fund his class $150 to establish it. Our P&C members were reduced to tears and would probably have handed over any amount of money Noah requested! Well done to Magpie students Nevaeh, Amelia, Hamish, Angus and Ryan who have achieved Mathletics certificates. Congratulations to all these students and keep up your fantastic efforts.Stamp Chart SuperstarsCongratulations to the following students who have filled their stamp chart or accumulated dojo points by demonstrating and following our classroom rules.Kookaburra: Imogen, Ivy, Branwen Congratulations to all and keep up the fine efforts.
Appin Community CarolsOnce again, our school is proud to be performing at our local Appin Carols Evening this Saturday 7th December 2019. It works in very well with our Hoopla Concert this Friday because our students sing their Christmas song again on Saturday at this event. It would be fantastic to have as many students as possible singing in their stage groups and enjoying this festive atmosphere. This evening will conclude with fireworks at 9pm.When: Saturday 7th December 2019. Please meet Mrs Harrison at 6pm ready to perform at 6:20 – 6:40pm.Where: Appin oval across the road from our schoolWear: Christmas t-shirt, Santa hat or Christmas headgear* This is not a school event. Children must attend with an adult and be under the supervision of an adult.Updating School RecordsIt is very important that we have up to date and correct contact details for our students. If you have a new home address, mobile phone number or email address, please contact our school office to update these details as soon as possible. Jamberoo Water Park Reward Day If your child is attending the Jamberoo Water Park Reward Day on Tuesday, 10th December, they will need to be at schoolby 8:00 am. The bus will leave promptly at 8:15am as the compulsory Swimming Test will be at 9:45am. The bus will bereturning at approximately 3:00 - 3:30pm. Students will need to bring their own packed lunch and snacks for the day,sunscreen and a refillable water bottle. Students are to wear shorts, t-shirt, school hat, closed-in shoes, swimmers plus arash vest. We are looking forward to an action packed, fun-filled day! Presentation DayOur Presentation Day is being held on Monday, 16th December, 2019. This annual event celebrates and acknowledges theindividual effort and progress in learning of every student in every class. Parents are invited to their child’s classroom from9:05-9:25am for the presentation of Learning Certificates to each student. Premier’s Reading, Sporting Challenge andSwim Scheme Certificates will also be presented to students who completed these programs throughout the school year.Our formal Presentation Assembly will be held from 9:30am to approximately 11:00am, in our hall, to recogniseacademic achievement, as well as announcing 2020 School Leaders. From 2:00-3:00pm our Year 6 Graduation Assemblywill celebrate 7 years of primary schooling for our 33 Year 6 students. Each class will have awards to present to students at Presentation Assembly on a pro-rata basis. This means teachers will present one award per 5 students in their class. Awards will include a certificate and a book voucher for QBD Bookstore at Macarthur Square. This gives students the flex-ibility to select an appropriate book at their leisure from a wider range of books than that available at a school book fair.
Donations Needed for Tombola Stall for Hoopla Day. Lucky Number - Every Number Wins!Please donate a plastic bottle or jar filled with ........... e.g. lollies, bath bombs, homemade jam, hair ties, soft drink etc. Please leave your plastic bottle or plastic jar in the box in the office. Thank you so much, Mrs Kate Kelly.
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TERM 4 WEEK 7&8
Christmas and Holiday Concert and Hoopla Day It’s this Friday! Free up your calendar and join us from midday for a day of fun and entertainment. Our celebrations com-mence with all of our students performing an item in our Christmas and Holiday Concert. This will be followed by a short recess, which will allow our Year 6 students some time to set up their stall or fun activities.This event is the major fundraiser for Year 6. Please support our school and get immersed in the holiday spirit.All plates need to be returned to school by this Thursday, 5th December. Thank you for your support.End-of-Year Talent QuestOn Tuesday, 17th December an end-of-year Talent Quest will be held at Appin Public School. This is a very low-key “just for fun” event run by the students, for the students. It is not a competition - rather, just a chance for our students to showcase their talents. Students who would like to participate need to organise their own item. The teachers will not be able to help with practises or preparation. If your son/daughter would like to perform, please help them to fill out an entry form. The forms are available from Miss Morgan and Ms Paxton and notes need to be returned by Thursday, 5th December.When: Tuesday, 17th DecemberWhere: Assembly HallTime Limit: Maximum 2 minutesAudience: Students & TeachersMusic: Song names to be given to Ms PaxtonCostumes: (Optional) - Organised by performers
Year 6 Farewell FundraiserYear 6 students will be selling icelocks each afternoon after school from 3:00pm-3:15pm, during Term 4, to raise money for the Year 6 Farewell. If any parents from Year 5 or Year 6 would like to donate a bag of Zooper Doopers, it would be greatly appreciated. They can be dropped off at the school office. Thank you.
Enrolments for 2020It is vitally important this year that families notify our Office if their children will not be attending our school next year. Likewise, please notify our Office if you know of any families moving into Appin with children who plan to enrol at our school for next year. It is imperative that we know exact numbers as soon as possible to help with organisation of classes for 2020.School BankingThe last school banking for the year will be next Monday, 9th December, 2019.P&C Uniform Shop The P&C will NOT be opening on Presentation Day.The Uniform Shop will be open on Tuesday, 28th January, 2020 from 8:30am to 11:30am. If you can’t make it on thatday, you can leave your name and phone number with the school office and we will then contact you to arrange a suitable time to come to the Uniform Shop.
PBL Wellbeing Tips -Using Bikes and Wheeled Toys SafelyA young child’s skull is soft and easily injured from a collision or fall. When you are selecting a bicycle or wheeled toy such as skateboards, rollerblades etc for your child make sure it is appropriate for their age and capability.Whenever children are riding wheeled toys or bicycles, it is important that they are wearing a correctly fitted helmet and one that meets the Australian Standard.Young children who wear helmets from the moment they start riding their first wheeled toy are more likely to continue wearing their helmet as they get older into their teen years.Tips to keep your child safe when using wheeled toys:• Always have an adult supervise• Ensure they wear appropriate clothing and safety gear• Make sure they are easily visible• Maintain and check their wheeled toys on a regular basis
Appin Playgroup
A fun new Playgroup for families with children from 0—5 years
Where? Appin Public School Main Road, Appin When? Monday’s 9.15 a.m.—11.00 a.m. Cost? Free What to bring? A piece of fruit to share, a drink for your child, hat and sunscreen What Activities? Craft, Puzzles, Songs, Stories & School Readiness Activities
For more information about the Appin Playgroup please call Charmaine on 0437 382 440
or The Benevolent Society
Camden Office on: 02 4651 4000
Responsible Pet Ownership Education ProgramThe Responsible Pet Ownership Education Program for our K-2 students will be visiting our school on Thursday, 12th December, 2019. Could parents please advise the school if their child has any allergies, anxieties etc in regards to this visit.
REQUEST FOR ALL SCHOOL MAINTENANCE LOCAL TRADES PROVIDERS AND SUPPLIERSThe NSW Government has committed the largest investment in planned maintenance at public schools in the
history of NSW. A record $1.3 billion is being spent on an ambitious delivery program, focused on employing
local businesses and contractors across the state.
To assist in addressing regional school maintenance issues and at the same time provide work for local trade’s
persons and suppliers across the Greater Western Sydney region encompassing South Western and Western
Sydney, over $100 million is being invested to upgrade and maintain our school infrastructure.
Given this record spend by School Infrastructure NSW, you are invited to an Asset Management Unit industry
breakfast briefing. This will provide information to existing and new contractors on how you can get involved.
To find out more by attending our Industry breakfast register at
Year 7, 2021 Information Evening 10th February, 2020 at 6.00pm
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School will be holding a Year 6 Information Evening on Monday 10th February, 2020 for all prospective students or those interested in attending our high school in the future. This evening will provide you with an opportunity to:
• see our innovative, integrated Year 7 curriculum in action, in purpose-built learning spaces.
• meet key personnel • develop an understanding of the school’s key directions and programs. • tour the school’s state-of-the-art facilities • gain information about the enrolment and audition process.
Auditions for Year 7, 2021 will be held on the 30th, 31st March, 1st, 2nd and 3rd April, 2020.
Audition application forms will be available on this evening or our school Website: www.cpahs.nsw.edu.au
Audition applications close 13th March, 2020.
For more information please call our Performing Arts Faculty on 02 4625 1403.
