EDWARD PUBLIC SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITY SAFETY RESPECT Butler Street DENILIQUIN NSW 2710 Phone: 5881-2612 Fax: 5881-5090 Email: [email protected]Website: www.edward-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Facebook: Deniliquin Edward Public School Newsletter: Week 10 Term 4 – 12th December 2017 A PBL SCHOOL - Positive Behaviour for Learning - WE VALUE EDWARD PUBLIC SCHOOL Week 10 Term 4 2017 Mon 11th Dec K-6 Swimming Tues 12th Dec K-6 Swimming Wed 13th Dec K-6 Swimming Thurs 14th Dec K-5 Swimming Year 6 Fun Day - Big 4 Year 6 Dinner Fri 15th Dec K-6 Swimming Class Parties Last Day School Term 4 Week 1 Term 1 2018 Mon 5th Feb Staff Development Day Tues 6th Feb Students in Year 1 - 6 start Wed 7th Feb New Kindergarten students start Special Annual Events From a principal’s perspective, two of the most enjoyable and important events of the school year are the Year 6 Gradua- tion Dinner and our Annual Presentation Ceremony. These special occasions provide an excellent opportunity for our school community to celebrate the wonderful achieve- ments of our students, and reflect upon the amazing learning that occurs within our school. The Year 6 Graduation Dinner will be held this Thursday 14th December at the Coach House Restaurant commencing at 6.30pm. Semester 2 Reports As part of the school’s assessment procedures, it is estimated that Semester 2 student reports will be issued on Thursday. The reports provide a summary of your child’s progress this semester in the key learning areas, as well as comments on their general development, both socially and emotionally. Importantly the reports also include the effort your child has put into their learning this year and their attendance. N.B. Parent are advised that partial absences are now record- ed as decimal showing the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) to full day absences. Parents who would like to speak with class teachers on re- ceipt of reports will need to make contact with the school on Friday. Class Parties These are to be held on Friday, after the students have re- turned from the pool. Class teachers’ will have sent details of any special requests to students in their class. Annual Presentation Assembly Congratulations to all students who received recognition for class and whole school awards at this special event last Thursday evening at the Deniliquin RSL Club Auditorium. The assembly was ably conducted by our school leaders who did a wonderful job! Congratulations to Eliza Bermingham for being announced as Dux for 2017 and to the following Year 5 students who have been elected as school leaders for 2018: Captains: Jackson Muldoon-Leetham and Bonnie Everett Vice Captains: Noah Bradley and Georgia Taylor Prefects: Olivia Marchant, Connor Buckley, Rory Wesierski and Chantelle Molloy Intensive Swimming Program Completed Well done to all our students in Years 2,3 and 4 who partici- pated in the Intensive Swimming Program held over the past fortnight. Their positive participation and application are con- gratulated, as evidenced by the growth in their skills and con- fidence. Thank you so much to the instructors, teachers and support workers, who conducted the swimming lessons and to Murray Irrigation for their financial support of the program. Thanks to Mrs McKinnon for her organisation of the program and her efforts in ensuring its smooth and successful running. Merry Christmas From all the staff at Edward Public School, we hope every member of our school community enjoys a lovely festive sea- son with family and friends, and a safe and relaxing holiday break. We are all very much looking forward to 2018 and all it brings with it! Absent: Noah Bradley
Swimming All students have completed 2 days of swimming and, with the warmer weather, have enjoyed the opportunity. Students who
have not returned permission notes or forgotten their swim-ming attire will still walk to the pool with the remainder of the
school to be supervised under the shade shelters.
On Thursday and Friday, students competent in the water will
be able to play on the pool’s inflatable device.
As an end-of-year reward, we have requested that the canteen
at the pool be open on Thursday and Friday this week to allow students to purchase ice blocks and ice creams only. Price
range is from $1.30 up to $4.10. No other items will be for sale and parents are asked to ensure any money sent with stu-
dents is secure. The school will take no responsibility for lost
money.
Summer Vacation Students finish the school year this Friday at 3pm. All staff,
including office staff, will undertake professional development
in Moama on Monday 18th December. Some teachers will be attending on Tuesday, with intermittent hours, to complete
clean-ups and classroom transfers where required.
Staff will return to school on Monday 5th February 2018 for
professional learning and planning.
Please note: All students, from Year 1 through to Year 6, return to school on Tuesday 6th February 2018. Kinder-
garten students will start on Wednesday 7th February.
Hair Donation Congratulations to our Year 6 student, Sam Blenkiron, who has been growing his hair out for 3 years. Sam grew his
hair in order to make a donation to the Australian Alopecia Areata Foundation. The AAAF provides support for people
suffering with all forms of Alopecia. It creates awareness
and supports research into a cure or acceptable treatment for the disease. The foundation also provides wigs to suf-
ferers, which is why Sam decided to grow his hair.
Sam decided to donate to the AAAF because they accept
hair donations without the expectation of a cash donation.
We are very proud of Sam and his commitment to help oth-ers and for making a donation to such a worthy cause. Well
done, Sam!
2018 Classroom Requirements Stationery
Below is a list of the items students will require for the 2018
school year. We are advising this list now in case families
are looking for stocking fillers or gift options.
Edward Awards Assembly 01.12.17
Lincoln Meharry Year 1 Silver 4
Bryce Johnson Year 3 Bronze 3 Lucy Herberte Year 2 Silver 3
Molly Bradley Year 3 Bronze 3
Logan Pasco Year 1 Silver 3 Harper Taylor kinder Bronze 4
Hayley Noonan Year 5 Silver 4 Noah Bradley Year 5 Silver 2
Declan Leetham Year 2 Gold 2 no 1
Miley McCully Year 3 Bronze 3 Eve Meharry Year 2 Gold 4 No.2
Catherine Michael Year 2 Gold 4 (Gold Achiever) Aiden Walker Year 1 Bronze 2
Fred Everett Year 1 Silver 3 Maia Larmour Year 1 Gold 4 (Gold Achiever)
Aneeka Kirby Year 3 Bronze 2
Riley Price Year 3 Bronze 2 Thomas Ives Year1 Gold 1
Stage 1
2 x boxes of tissues - large
2 x 36g Glue sticks
Stage 2 2 x lead pencils
Sharpener
Eraser
2 x 36g glue
sticks scissors
ruler (marked in
centimetres)
named small
pencil case
Coloured pen-
cils and textas
2 boxes of tis-
sues - large
Stage 3 2 x lead pencils
2 x blue biro
pens
2 x red biro pens
2x black biro
pens
Sharpener
Eraser
scissors
2 x 36g glue
sticks
ruler (marked in
cm and mm)
named pencil
case
Coloured pencils
and textas
Please note: Coloured pencils and textas are at the discretion of families, as are any other stationery items. Students will not require tape/liquid paper. It is request-ed that these items be in a separate pencil case and not included with those items
On behalf of the P&C we would like to thank everyone who has donated their time to P&C fundraisers, and everyone who has
supported them over the year.
A huge thank you to the P&C executive- particularly President Scott Mildren, Secretary- Sarah Herberte, Treasurer- Tracey Ho,
Canteen Coordinator- Kylie Green, Uniform Shop coordinator- Sarah Herberte. A huge thank you to Nat Dawson, Alisha Taylor,
Corinne Ellul, Janelle Sneddon, Rachel Finn, Prue Meharry, Anthony Bradley and Peter Bermingham for their regular attendance
at meetings and organising events.
Our gratitude to the Harvey and Bermingham families who finish a long association with the Edward P&C as their children move
on to high school.
The P&C is particularly grateful to the administration team of Barb Larcombe, Jayne Barlow and Nat Dawson. Their assistance
with all of our activities is invaluable.
Once again we thank the teaching and support staff of Edward school- who together with the P&C are working hard to ensure the
best outcomes for all of our children.
We wish you all a safe and enjoyable Christmas and summer holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2018!
