Cringila P U B L I C SCHOOL

35 Sheff ield St CRINGILA NSW 2502 I Ph: 0242741768 I cringila-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

C a r i n g C u l t u r a l C o m m u n i t y NewsletterTerm 2 Week 9 25 th June 2018

As I write the final newsletter for Term 2, and I reflect on the wonderful learning opportunities we have offered the students of Cringila Public School, I would like to thank our outstanding teachers for their efforts in providing engaging and individualised learning to our students. We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated staff to support our students both inside and outside of the classroom.Have a wonderful two week break and we look forward to seeing everyone when school resumes on Tuesday 24th July 2018.Semester 1 Academic reportsTwice a year, parents receive a written academic report providing information on a student’s learning in each of the six Key Learning Areas. These include; English; Mathematics; Creative Arts; Human Society and Its Environment (which includes history and geography); Personal Development, Health and Physical Education; and Science and Technology. The Semester One reports will be sent home on Wednesday 4th July 2018. I encourage you to discuss your child’s report with them, identifying their strengths and areas they can improve upon. If you have any questions regarding your child’s report please contact your child’s teacher. CanteenOur newly refurbished canteen opens tomorrow. The canteen will be open each week on Tuesdays-Fridays. Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to assist in the canteen. The ordering process will be the same as it was previously. Canteen order forms were sent home last week. Please ensure all orders are placed in the canteen box prior to 9:00am.Underground Hotspot updateLast weekend, underground gas wells were successfully installed surrounding the area of the underground hot spot to enable information to be captured on the amount and types of gas within the subsurface. If you have any questions regarding the underground hotspot, please see me and I will forward them onto the Department of Education and Greencap to be answered. Parent Online Payment System (POP)The Parent Online System (PoP) system is now live. Parents have the option of paying online using our webpage. Look for the $ Make a payment logo and you enter:• the students name• class • date of birthFor any enquiries regarding the online payment process please contact the School Administration Office.

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Coming EventsCANTEENOpens Tuesday26th June

Wednesday27th June Parent Meeting

Wednesday27th June

Visit from Director Education Leadership Mr Bill field

Wednesday27th June

Year 5 Taster DayWarrawong HighSchool

Thursday28th June

Semester 1 Academic Reportssent home

Friday29th June

Stage 3 Camp Payment 2 due

Monday2nd July

Stage 2 & 3Botany Bayexcursion

Friday6th July

PBL FunAfternoon

Tuesday31st July

Parent LiteracyWorkshops9.15 - 10.15 am7pm - 8pm

Assembly Timetable

Athletics CarnivalWhat a fantastic day! Not only was it a gorgeous winter day, it was a wonderful example of our students demonstrating our three expectations of being respectful, responsible and safe. Our students were striving to achieve their best and displaying excellent sportsmanship. Congratulations to all students for an outstanding effort. Thank you to Mrs Harris for her organisation of the day and to the teachers and the students from Warrawong High school for their assistance.

Attendance Just a reminder that Eid is a recognised religious celebration. If your child was absent from school to celebrate Eid, please notify the school of this and it will be documented as an explained absence.

StaffingFrom the beginning of next term until Week 6 Term 4, Mrs Badria Elhage will be taking long service leave. We are interviewing this week to find a suitable replacement to teach our Community Language Arabic program in her absence. We have currently advertised the General Assistant position for our school. This is 1.5 day a week position that will be filled permanently. Thank you to Mr Richard Green who will assist myself through this process.

Dates for your diary – Education WeekWeek 3 of Term 3 is Education Week. This year the theme for Education week is; Today’s schools – creating tomorrow’s world. We will be celebrating Education week with the following activities;Monday 6th August Open classrooms, Official Canteen opening and picnic lunchTuesday 7th August Community ReadWednesday 8th August Robotics sessionsThursday 9th August Robotics sessionsFriday 10th August District Athletics

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Congratulations Sienna S!Last week Sienna S represented the South Coast region in the NSW PSSA soccer championships in Kiama. As always, Sienna displayed outstanding sportsmanship and demonstrated her amazing skills on the soccer field. It is wonderful to have such a talented soccer player at Cringila Public School. Sienna has now been selected to represent NSW PSSA Soccer in the 12 years and Under Girls Football Championships at Valentine Sports Park Glenwood from the 16th to 21st of September.Sienna will be selling raffle tickets each morning in the foyer to assist her with the costs involved in representing NSW in Soccer, which includes uniforms for playing in and for travelling in, registration, travel and playing. Tickets are also available at the office.

Tickets are $5

Prizes:

1st Prize Apple iPad Wi fi 32gb

2nd Prize Fitbit Blaze Smart Fitness Watch

3rd Prize FitBit Flex 2 Activity Wrist Band

4th Prize Sony Bluetooth Speaker

5th Prize Sony Bluetooth Speaker

Please Support Sienna!

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YearMulticultural Public Speaking CompetitionOn Monday the 18th June Cringila PS was chosen to host the local final of the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition. Our Stage 2 representatives; Andreya and Ryda-May and our Stage 3 representatives; Anica and Ayah all did an outstanding job at both the prepared and impromptu speeches. A special acknowledgement must be made to Ayah who managed to be the overall winner of the Stage 3 competition. This is a fantastic achievement that recognises all the time and effort she has put into public speaking, representing Cringila for the last 4 years. The day could not have run so successfully if it wasn’t for our Year 6 student helpers on the day. Well done to our chairpersons Ali A, timekeeper Ali E as well as our two welcoming and impromptu helpers Sienna and Yasmin for all their hard work. Miss Doe

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YearPBL

Just a reminder to all parents and students that are our PBL focus for Week 9 is “Anti Bullying- What is a by stander?” Students will be reminded about the importance of treating each other in a respectful and caring way.Week 10 is “Anti Bullying- What is an Up stander? Students will learn the importance of standing up to people who are not treating others with respect.

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Parent MeetingOur last Parent Meeting for Term 2 will be held on Wednesday, 27th June, 2018 at 9:00am in the Teacher Learning Hub. At this meeting we will discuss the following matters;• New school webpage • Parent Online Payments (POP)• Staffing• Education Week activities • Update on the underground hotspot• Parent literacy sessionsPlease join us at this meeting to find out more about our wonderful school. A note was sent home last week regarding this meeting.

PBL Fun AfternoonOur last PBL Fun Afternoon will be held on Friday 6th July, 2018 to recognise the wonderful students in our school who consistently follow our PBL expectations. Unfortunately any child who has been on two or more cards for not following our PBL expectations will be unable to attend. Congratulations to the students who have been respectful, safe and responsible and will be able to enjoy the activities at the PBL fun afternoon.

Kindergarten 2019We are currently in the process of organising our 2019 Kindergarten transition program. If you know of anyone who has a child that will be starting Kindergarten in 2019, encourage them to come to the school to collect enrolment pack.

Breakfast ClubThursday morning Breakfast Club is an excellent initiative at our school that ensures every student begins the day with a nutritious meal, which is essential for focus and concentration. Up until now, we have been fortunate enough to work with a local charity, which, due to unforeseen circumstances, can no longer provide food for us. We are still searching for a business who may be able to donate bread, milk, and fruit on a weekly basis or a money donation to enable us to continue this program for our students. If you know any businesses that may be able to assist us, please contact Miss Butcher.

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YearRobotics at Kiama Public School

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Cringila Community Co-opCringila Large Hall has recently been

renovated, including new timber polishedfloors and freshly painted and is now available

for hire for birthdays, engagements,weddings, christenings, meetings and all

special events. For hire and enquire please call

Gordana Seljanovska Wednesdays

between 9.30am to 12 pm on 42744033

EXCURSIONS, PSSA, EVENTS• MAILBOXES located in foyer – Each class has their own mail-

box. • All payments are to be put in the mailboxes BEFORE 9am. • Money & Permission Slip must be correct in either, an

envelope or a snap lock bag. • Please pay for Excursions, PSSA etc on or before the due

date.• Your childs name and class must be written clearly.• Please send money for more than one student in separate

envelopes.

Skoolbag AppPlease download our school App available

for iPhone and Android phones. To install it, just look for our school name “Cringila Public School” in the App Store or Goog-le Play Store, and install it on your phone. The newsletters will be available on your phone, as will reminders and alerts about

coming events.

Instructions available at the office!

VACANCIES

SOUTHERN SUBURBS MOBILE PRESCHOOLFor children 3—5 years.Is here at the school on Tuesdays & Wednesday 9am—3pm.Please feel free to visit or call Stephanie on 0417 678 667Playgroup Thursdays 9am—12pmPhone Cringila Co-op 42 744 033

Now takingKINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS for

2019Please collect enrolment pack from office.

Underground Hot SpotA link has been created on the Department of Education website with information to keep parents informed of the progress of the underground hot spot.

The Department of Education will continually update this link with new information.

The link is as follows; https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/strategies-and-reports/our-reports-and-reviews/school-environment-reports/cringila-public-school-underground-hotspot