What’s on?
February 17/2 - school swim-ming carnival Sydney Uni (8 year old—12 year old students only) 18/2 - Year 4 Parent meeting 8am 18/2 Dance ensemble auditions (refer to newsletter for more information)
19/2 - Kindergarten Parent meeting 8am 19/2 - Year 3 Parent meeting 8am 20/2 - Year 5/6—Antarctica Incursion 24/2 Choir auditions (refer to newsletter for more information)
March 3/3 - Zone Swim-ming Carnival Botany 11/3 - P&C meeting—Library
Darlington Public School Golden Grove Street, Darlington, 2008 Ph: 9516 2300 Fax: 95504587
Email: [email protected] Website: www.darlington-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Darlington Bulletin Term 1, Week 4
It is week 4 and we have all settled into our new classes. Our dance, drama and choir ensembles are currently being organised and a note regarding each will be coming home this week. We have secured a dance teacher (Sahya) after Melissa had to leave for family reasons at the end of last year. Ensemble dance will begin this week as will drama with Jeremy. Georgina Andrews will again head our choirs and she will begin next week. All students will participate in class drama and dance as part of their curriculum each week.
STAR STUDENTS: Each week a class will update their page on our website so look out for the link in next week’s bulletin. We do have an “Artist of the Week” from Kindergarten Owls, please check our home page out to view it: http://www.darlington-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/news/week-4-artist-of-the-week
Darlington Public School
P&C
Our next meeting will be
6pm Wednesday 11th March in
the Library
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OUR PARENTS:
We have had reports of children needing treatment for head-lice and some for worms.
Can you please check your child/ren and treat them accordingly, if we all do it this week it will eradicate the
problem.
REMINDERS:
Dance Ensemble AUDITIONS: Wednesday 18 Feb — Darlington Hall 7:45 til 9:00am Years 5-6 (Seniors)
2:30 til 3:15pm Kindy, Year1, and Year 2 (Juniors)
3:30 til 4:30pm Years 3-4 (Intermediates) Fees — if selected $50 per term
Choir AUDITIONS:
Tuesday 24th Feb — Preschool Room 8:00-8:50am — Spec Choir/Senior Choir
1:00-1:30pm — Mini’s Choir 2:30-3:30pm — Big Choir
Hello parents and carers,
Each year students in Year 3, and above, are invited to join Training
Band by attending a blow test to assess student suitability on an
instrument. Instrument recommendations are also based on student
choice, and the need to create a balanced band. Richard Brus, the band conductor,
will facilitate blow tests on available instruments.
If you would like your child to attend the blow test and join Training Band in 2015,
please complete the Expression of Interest form found at:
http://dnnbands.wordpress.com/
and email it to <[email protected]>
You may also pick up a copy at the office and drop it off. You will
find more comprehensive information about the band program on
the website as well.
Welcome to all new (and returning) Parents and Carers at Darlington Public School,
You’ve made a great choice sending your child to Darlo!
The school has an active parent body that are keen to help improve the school in any way we can. The School’s Parents & Citizen Association (P&C) meets once a month (2nd Wednesday of the month) to
coordinate our efforts.
The P&C has two main goals:
1. To promote the interests of the school and strengthen community spirit by bringing parents/carers, citizens, students and teaching staff into close co-operation.
2. To benefit the school through fundraising and volunteering.
Last year we raised in excess of $15,000, with a fete, trivia night, raffles, BBQs, pizza & pyjama night and more. We also held a very successful working bee, helped raise and resolve issues around the school and most importantly had a lot of fun doing it all.
Next P&C meeting:
Please come join us at the next meeting or if you can not make it but would like to be on the P&C emailing list please email [email protected]
For more information on Darlington P&C please visit our website and join our Facebook group:
Web: http://www.darlington-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/school-community
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253101788067191/?fref=ts
Darlington P&C executive:
President - Marianna Koulias Vice President - Viv Smith
Treasurer - Nichola Jephcott Secretary - Heather Clement, Anna Butler
Non-Office Bearers - Jen Burn, Kim Bell-Anderson, Rae Cooper, Rebecca Shanahan, Ifeanna Tooth
When This Wednesday 11 March, 6-7:30pm
Where Library
Who Everyone is invited
Why Because you want to support your school
Jargon buster Wondering why your kids talk about playing under the school COLA? Baffled at parent-teacher discussions about KLA's? This list of common abbreviations or terms will help you to become familiar with the world inside school. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homework-tips/school-jargon-busters Avoiding injuries Have you ever wondered if your child may be suffering physically from using a computer for schoolwork? Or if carrying their school bag may be causing them pain? Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/health/ways-to-keep-your-childs-back-and-posture-
healthy
Have a great week and remember: “We’re all gifted with the opportunity to succeed. But you get further if you extend the hand of friendship.”
- Jimmy Little
Liz Sinnott Principal
PLEASE VISIT OUR P&C: Darlington Public School P&C Association on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253101788067191/ Email: [email protected] Blog: http://darlingtonsandc.blogspot.com.au/
Futsal is back on! Indoor soccer (free) every Sunday at the Ultimo Community Centre, across the
road from the Ian Thorpe pool. It's free, did I mention that? Under 7's at 10am, over 7's at 11am. It's a
great way to find out if you kid is keen on the "beautiful game". Meet other parents and find out all
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DARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL TERM 1 2015
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DARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL TERM 2 2015
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DARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL TERM 3 2015
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DARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL TERM 4 2015
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