Dear parents, Our Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony was held on Wednesday of this week. Students were very respectful and extremely well-behaved in this brief but very solemn ceremony. I would like to acknowledge the great work of the SRC in being the ‘masters of ceremony’ and Miss Milledge for her coordination of the SRC members. Congratulations to Our Representatives in the Spelling Bee – there is an article about their success in this newsletter – thank you also to Miss Stuyck and Miss Willimas for their support and coordination of the team. Concert Ticket Notes have been sent to all families. They clearly outline the process for ordering. We have sent a copy of the floor plan at RHRSL home with this newsletter and there is also a copy on the school website for parents to view. Please note that you DO NOT have the ability to name particular seats in your order. The floor and table seating is clearly shown. Tickets will be allocated in accordance with the receipt of the order. Please ensure your first order is CORRECT, as requests for additional tickets after the initial order is placed will PROBABLY NOT be able to be added to the earlier order and therefore, your seats will not be together. You will receive a map of the seating with your tickets when they are sent home. Parents will be told about the system we will be using to get students back into the care of their parents prior to the night. End of Year Movies – I’m pleased to announce that we will be able to take the students to Penrith cinemas again in 2015. A note detailing all times and costs will be sent home in the near future. Parent Survey – Yes, please….. if you haven’t already done so, please complete your survey for a chance to win a pass to the movies! Kindergarten Enrolments – At present, we have enough students to make four FULL kindergarten classes. Please, if you have not yet enrolled your child for Kindergarten, do so as a matter of urgency. If you have not yet arranged an interview time with Mrs Suri (if your child is already enrolled for Kindergarten), please do so asap. Have a great – shark-free – week Doug Meaney Glendenning Public School Safe, Respectful Learners Term 4 Week 6 Thursday November 12 2015 135 Armitage Drive, Glendenning. NSW. 2761 Ph: 9832 8555 Fax: 98329724 E: [email protected]
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Dear parents,
Our Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony was held on Wednesday of this week. Students were very respectful and extremely well-behaved in this brief but very solemn ceremony. I would like to acknowledge the great work of the SRC in being the ‘masters of ceremony’ and Miss Milledge for her coordination of the SRC members.
Congratulations to Our Representatives in the Spelling Bee – there is an article about their success in this newsletter – thank you also to Miss Stuyck and Miss Willimas for their support and coordination of the team.
Concert Ticket Notes have been sent to all families. They clearly outline the process for ordering. We have sent a copy of the floor plan at RHRSL home with this newsletter and there is also a copy on the school website for parents to view. Please note that you DO NOT have the ability to name particular seats in your order. The floor and table seating is clearly shown. Tickets will be allocated in accordance with the receipt of the order. Please ensure your first order is CORRECT, as requests for additional tickets after the initial order is placed will PROBABLY NOT be able to be added to the earlier order and therefore, your seats will not be together. You will receive a map of the seating with your tickets when they are sent home.
Parents will be told about the system we will be using to get students back into the care of their parents prior to the night.
End of Year Movies – I’m pleased to announce that we will be able to take the students to Penrith cinemas again in 2015. A note detailing all times and costs will be sent home in the near future.
Parent Survey – Yes, please….. if you haven’t already done so, please complete your survey for a chance to win a pass to the movies!
Kindergarten Enrolments – At present, we have enough students to make four FULL kindergarten classes. Please, if you have not yet enrolled your child for Kindergarten, do so as a matter of urgency.
If you have not yet arranged an interview time with Mrs Suri (if your child is already enrolled for Kindergarten), please do so asap.
Dates to Remember Monday November 16 Concert tickets on sale - from 8.30-8.50am each day till Thurs Nov 19 Wednesday November 25 Annual School Concert Wednesday December 2 K-6 Bike and Scooter Day Thursday December 3 Year 4 CARES Bike Safety Excursion Monday December 7 Community Helpers Morning Tea – 10am Monday December 14 Presentation Day K-2 9.15am Years 3-6 10.00am Tuesday December 15 Year 6 Farewell Wednesday December 16 K-6 End of Year Excursion
Last day of school for students
K-2 Spelling Bee Finals
K-2 Spelling Bee Finals were held on Tuesday November 10.
Congratulations to the grade finalists: Year 2 – Sanna N, Divya L, Lachlan C and Sapumalee D; Year 1 – Himmat S, Sirat K, Vidula M and Vipula M; Kindergarten – Darnell K, Cooper M, Zunaira E and Japjit K.
Congratulations to the grade winners: Sapumalee D (Year 2), Vipula M (Year 1) and Zunaira E (Kindergarten).
All of our finalists are commended for their fine efforts throughout the course of the competition.
Miss Stuyck and Miss Williams
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Celebration Day
On Friday 4 December (Week 9), our school will be holding a day of celebration, in acknowledgement and respect, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Parents and carers are encouraged to attend this day, and be part of the activities that will take place. If you would like to provide assistance on the day, or come in as a contributor, you are more than welcome to do so. Please speak to your classroom teacher/s, or Miss Howard. More information about the day, will be provided closer to the date.
Perfect Attendance Awards – Term 4, 2015 – Weeks 1 - 5 Congratulations to the following students who are receiving a perfect attendance award for the first half of Term 4, 2015. They will receive their awards at the Monday morning assembly in Week 7, November 16. KH – Joshua F, Fateh S, Johan T. KO – Noah A, Bryce C, Meeha F, Gulfam K, Nandee V KS – Tyreese C, Lily F, Ava H, Riley M, Cooper M, Natalie M, Jayden P KW – Ethan W K/1M – Shayaan I, Ezekiel W, Max B, Ronit B, Ryan B, Leila M, Elise P, Johan R, Mia R, Himmat S, Ethan S, Harbhagat S 1B – Mysha M, Locklan C, Lyle P, Pranay M 1S – Annabelle E, Riley H, Sirat K, Karamaia N, Angelika M, Maya R, Zoey S, Jayden W 1W – Kubra K, Nickhil N, Ryan P, Vihaan P. 1/2H – Gurmehar C, Zed E, Zander V, Lilly C, Suwanthi E, Ryan J, Divya L, Shabad N, Zane T. 2B – Ava G, Joel K, Brian P, Matthew P, Zac S, Marcus T 2P – Samita A, Victor D, Tracy F.R, Lyric P, Divjot S. 2W – Shazana I, Krishika R, Gabi S, Taya Z, Ryan M, Jacob N, Julio R, Cameron R 3B – Tavleen B, Reegan B, Sienna C, Nathan G, Rhys G, Jhai G, Jawad HJ, Ashlee H, Ali M, D-Jay R, Seth W. 3R – Jayden B, Tyreese G, Armaan G, Dakota G, Amanjot J, Keira S, Jakeb V 3/4F – Xyi A, Samarvir B, Armaan D, Majellia F, Emileeh F, Parth G, Ella J, Simrat K, Jarred M, Amber P, Telissa T, Ethan T, Subawitha E, Matthew N, Sharan S. 4G – Brooke H, Siya Neelima K, Latoya P, Latisha W, Manisela M, Raj P, Joshdeep S 4L – Jahleeka A, Jydon A, Kajol G, Zariyat H, Ava K, Kobi M, Rida N, Daniel N, Aaron P, Shahzad R, Andrei R, Harkirat S, Maison R, Charlotte S 5F – Lachlan A, Lara B, Abinas B, Chloe C, Alana C, Annalise C, Ren Lou G, Sofia J, Ane K, Mehak Rajesh K, Tanique K, Riansha K, Hunter M, Shailavi P, Vraj P, Akshit R, Shiv S, Mahir V. 5P – Isabella A, Alisha B, Benjamin B, Michael H, Maleena N, Kazvaana P, Judy R, Thomas S 5/6M – Megan A, Vansh A, Marcus D, Anneliese E, Jwakeem H.V., Tarah T, Jordan V, Hayley C.T., Bianca C, Krishna C, Tyrell G, Mantaj K, Tameka M, Pankti P, Soham P, Aditya R, Aodhan S. 6G – Jacinta B, Kristina G, Mitchell H, Shaista M, Sarfraz R 6K – Mitchell Dalkeith, Gurjot Dhaliwal, Lorenzo Igna, Luke Miller, Peter Omoregie, Owen Patanan, Hazel Samonte The following table shows the percentages of students with perfect attendance in each class. Class % Class % Class % KH 16% 1/2H 38% 4L 44% KO 30% 2B % 5F 64% KS 36 % 2P 21% 5P 31% KW 5% 2W 26 % 5/6M 53% K/1M 55% 3B 38% 6G 16% 1B % 3R % 6K 28% 1S 35% 3/4F 48% 1W 17% 4G 26%
Congratulations 5F!
Glendenning Public School Awards Term 4 – Week 3 – 2015
Class Student of the week Value of the Week
KO Manish K A great effort counting by 2’s, 5’s and 10’s.
Gurneet K Learner
KH Fateh S Enthusiastic participation in concert participation.
Soumya S Safe
KS Chaitanya J Writing complex sentences in English
Jake B Respectful
KW Alyssa E An excellent effort in mathematics.
Logan Z Safe
K/1M
Harbhagat S Assisting his peers during group tasks.
Manaia H Learner
1B Nate D Always coming to the floor quickly and quietly
Pranay M Safe
1S Matilda R Settling well into 1S.
Tanzeel A Learner
1W Aiden A His first attempt at writing a haiku poem
Amira B Respectful
1/2H Lilly C – Independently applying grammatical features to her writing. Zane T Learner
2B Matthew P Writing a clever limerick poem.
Leslie T Safe
2P Nissa T A fantastic effort at using the jump and split strategy in Math.
Lara C Respectful
2W Cameron S Settling well into his new class.
Krishika R Learner
3B Seth W Writing a very creative poem that included a rhyming pattern
Tahlesha D Learner
3R Amanjot J Increased contributions to class discussions.
Brayden C-G Learner
3/4F Emileeh F Displaying perseverance when learning the end-of-year concert item
Samarvir B Respectful
4G Rhioannen T Excellent improvement in her handwriting.
Siya Neelima K Respectful
4L Kobi M – Showing an interest when learning about Etymology. Maison R Respectful
5F Alisha G – Impressive effort to understand and apply maths strategies Shailavi P Learner
5P Chloe R Demonstrating an improved understanding of multiplication and division
Judy R Safe
5/6M Mantaj K Consistently listening well to all teachers.
Tyrell R Safe and Respectful
6G Samirah S All displaying a positive attitude to all learning tasks.
Austin H Learner
6K Kevin B His keen observations during science lessons
Josephine Y Safe
Glendenning Public School Awards Term 4 – Week 4 – 2015
Class Student of the week Value of the Week
KO Meeha F A big effort in writing tasks last week
Olivia N Respectful
KH Zaynab B Writing an excellent recount about a time when she showed perseverance
Joshua F Learner
KS Agamnoor S Writing detailed sentences in English
Natalie M Safe
KW Maddison M An improvement in letter formation.
Gurmehak R Safe
K/1M
Leila M Consistency in effort across all subjects.
Johan R Respectful
1B Delilah A An excellent understanding of fractions
Chardonnay S Safe
1S Riley H Enthusiastically participating in dance rehearsals for the concert.
Chelsey S Safe
1W Irvan B A fantastic ‘animal alliteration’ poem
Blair R Safe
1/2H Zander V Independently identifying a range of complex patterns.
Cooper R Respectful
2B Helena J An outstanding effort during our class spelling bee
Jacqualyn C Safe
2P Anbarin W Great participation during reading groups
Rahul N Safe
2W Sapumalee D A fantastic effort at the year 2 spelling bee finals
Alyssa N Safe
3B Riliey M Improved effort and engagement in cooperative learning tasks
Sahil S Learner
3R Keira S For assisting to choreograph our concert item.
Ishpreet K Learner
3/4F Parleen G Helping to screen print our classes concert costumes
Telissa T Respectful
4G Mia M Her enthusiasm during our dance concert
Sharnae H Safe
4L Charlotte S Writing an interesting Halloween poem
Bailey C Respectful
5F Lachlan A For great effort in incorporating rhyme into his poems
Mehak Rajesh K Learner
5P Michael H Writing an entertaining narrative
Maleena N Respectful
5/6M Krishna Cereno Taking control over her own learning
Yuvraj Thind Respectful
6G Saloni J Always working diligently to complete tasks independently
Luke W Learner
6K Lorenzo I Independently planning a ‘fair’ experiment
Gurjot Learner
PBL Coordinator Miss Howard Support Rep Ms Summerrell ES1 Representative Miss Horner Social Skills Miss Pillen S1 Representative Miss Pinski S1 Representative Miss Waller S2 Representative Mrs Lumley Growing Together Miss Fenn S3 Representative Miss Pillen Principal Mr Meaney RFF Teacher Miss Seychell Counsellor Laura Anderson
Our Griffin Goal from Wednesday Week 6 to Wednesday Week 8 is:
All students are working towards this Griffin Goal. Our current data shows us, that there are a number of minor misbehaviour incidents, occurring in the class during the middle and afternoon session. We believe that could be during concert practice, and some forgetting their PBL values during this time. The students are very excited for concert, and must persevere by continuing their practises and remembering the behaviour expectations that apply at all times. Please chat to your child/ren about WHY they should follow the Griffin Goal!
Caught you Being tokens – Whole School Reward
Well done everyone! We have reached 1000 tokens – students will be treated to an extra 10 minutes of play at lunch time!
Griffin Awards
Well done to students who have already received a Griffin Award. It is very exciting to see these students, wearing their Griffin Award badges and Griffin Guild patches with pride. These recipients have demonstrated to their teacher and peers, that they have consistently displayed their stage specific PBL goals this semester. We look forward to seeing more and more students receiving their Griffin Awards over the coming weeks!
Feedback from our previous Griffin Goal
Our last Griffin Goal, was “I play safely by keeping my hands and feet to myself”. Our students have done a FANTASTIC job on remembering this Griffin Goal, and ensuring incidents in the playground (including ‘play-fighting/wrestling’) were drastically lower.
Griffin Awards Recipients – for Week 5 (awarded during Week 6)
KH Lavinia T, Zaynab B
KO Caroline B, Manish K
KS Ava H, Alana H and Jake B
KW Logan M and Gurmehak R
K/1M Teegan S, Joshua H, Elise P, Mia M, Leila M (includes Week 4 awards)
1B Isaac E, Chase S
1S Matilda R, Angelika M, Jayden W, Annabelle E
1W Irvan B, Isabel P, Nickhil N
1/2H Oliver R, Kirsten S, Shreya K
2B Names published next week
2P Joshua B, Tracy R.F, Aaliya T
2W Ryan M, Jacob N, Nivesh C and Taya Z
3B Jhai G, Halle V, Kaitlin O.
3R Saesha N, Amanjot J, Harry W
3/4F Subawitha E, Sharan S, Deepinderjit,
4G Names published next week
4L Chloe M, Akiriti P
5F Chloe C, Mehak Rajesh K
5P Names published next week
6K Names published next week
6G Names published next week
5/6M Megan A, Heidi P and Hayley C.T.
Write Away Writing Club
Over the past few weeks, students in Write Away Writing Club have been composing imaginative, short stories for an ‘in-school’ competition. Students have put in a lot of effort and time into their work. Their work was judged by Mr. Meaney and we’re happy to announce our winner – Shaista in 6G. Well done Shaista and congratulations to all our participants! Below are all the students’ work samples, for you to enjoy.
Mrs Macarthur and Miss Williams
Just Be Yourself By Shaista
Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot by Pankti P
The Colourful Lizard by Aislinn H
The Cheeky Posters! By Lilly C
The ANZAC Solider by Joshdeep S
Parent Survey Strongly Agree
Agree Disagree Don’t Know
11. The school regularly praises and rewards students when successful
12. Students are the school’s main focus
13. I am pleased that my child attends this school
14. I share in the education of my child
15. I receive adequate notice of school events
16. The annual school report, newsletters and other information tell me how the school is performing
17. Parents are encouraged to participate in the important decision making committees of the school
18. I am informed about the decisions of the P & C Association
19. The school lets me know about any major changes it is considering and asks for my opinion
20. The school’s current aim is to improve the quality of learning and teaching
Please return this survey to your class teacher. Thank you for your input and good luck for the raffle!
REMINDERS
PAYMENTS When sending payments to school please ensure the CORRECT AMOUNT of money is enclosed in a separate envelope for each activity. PLEASE PUT ONLY ONE ACTIVITY IN EACH ENVELOPE. (If more than one activity is placed in an envelope your child may miss out on participating). Clearly mark each envelope with:
• your child’s name • your child’s class • name of activity please put the permission note inside the envelope.
A separate permission note is required for each child in the family. Please do not fold of staple banknotes. Please make payments before the due date as paying late will result in your child missing an activity. All money is to be deposited in the payment slot in the door at the Admin Office. If additional envelopes are required, they are available at a cost of 20cents each. MESSAGES REGARDING LATE COLLECTION OF STUDENT Please phone before 2.30pm with any messages if you will be late picking up your child. SCHOOL CANTEEN The canteen operates on Monday to Friday each week. Any payments or orders for the canteen should be taken directly to the canteen. LUNCHES If parents need to bring lunches to school after 9.00am, we would ask that you wait until 11.15am, when you will be able to gain a pass to your child’s class and then be able to take the lunch to your child. EARLY LEAVERS When signing children out early of an afternoon, for appointments etc, parents are asked to do so before 2.45pm. Students will not be signed out after this time. UNIFORM SHOP HOURS Mondays: 8.30am to 9.00am Fridays: 8.30am to 9.30am SCHOOL CAR PARK Parents are reminded that the school car park is for STAFF PARKING ONLY. Parents are asked not to drop children off in the car park, park in or walk through the car park. There is a gate near the administration office for pedestrian access.
