Glendenning Public School
Safe, Respectful Learners
Term 2, Week 5 Thursday, May 29, 2014
Dear parents,
Walkathon Sponsorship – Just a reminder that the more sponsors students can get, the more chance they have of
winning a major prize in the Walkathon. Thank you to all parents and students who are doing their very best to help
our school with the gaining of sponsors.
Walkathon Sausage Sizzle – The Walkathon is our major fundraiser for 2014. At Glendenning PS we ask that parents
– each year – support the school by purchasing a resource pack and that families help by supporting the major
fundraiser – this year the Walkathon. As part of the fundraiser, teachers have been organising a sausage sizzle. The
P&C helpers have been kind enough to offer their support as well. The sausage sizzle and drink costs $5. It has been
brought to my attention that this lunch/snack is not ‘value for money’ and therefore a number of parents will not be
supporting the sausage sizzle. GPS is not endeavouring to go into competition with McDonald’s, KFC, Quix or any
other fast food company – it was a simple way of raising funds and having the students share in a ‘fun’ lunch. It is
disappointing that a number of parents have deliberately chosen not to support the school but I acknowledge their
right to take this step. I would, however, like to think that the great majority of parents would support the activity as
it is their children who will benefit. I would also like to invite any and all parents who believe that they can assist to
improve our fundraising to come along to the next P&C and put their ideas and possible assistance forward to help
with next year’s fundraiser, in the hope that we will be able to engender a greater community spirit and support for
the school. Glendenning PS is here to serve your children and your families – please try to see your way clear to
support the school in doing its job better!
Cross Country Squad – On Wednesday May 28, our school was represented by a group of 32 students. They were:
Jwakeem Hape‐Va’a, Jayden Miller, Hayden Mackay, Riley Butcher, Jason Skelton, Kye Eldridge, Brayden Plackett
Collenette, Brooke Hansen, Kayla Coss, Sienna Cardona, Dakota Gleeson, Parleen Gill, Chloe Ryan, Krishna Cereno,
Jasmine Saraceno, Alexis Zammit, Julian Cane, Kayhan Najib, Ryan Steele, Jack Travis, Emran Shevket, Danniel
Pamploma, Elijah Hansraj, Mackenzie Brown, Allyssa Jose, Charlene Gervacio, Sydney Misa, Nikie Ryan‐Steele, Ashley
Gaundar, Sarah Monteverde, Jessica Mackander, Luke Wilson. Their results will be placed in next week’s newsletter.
Dental Health Checks – These were conducted on Tuesday May 27. Over 200 students had their teeth checked.
Once again, the students were a credit to the school and their families – the dental team commented on their
excellent behaviour and good manners.
Student‐Learning Conferences – a note about these is accompanying this newsletter. Please complete and return it
as soon as possible so that you can secure your preferred time.
DEC Learn to Swim program – Our school has now been allocated dates for this program. It will be held in Term 3,
Weeks 3 and 4 – Monday July 28 until Friday August 8 inclusive. Notes about this very important program will be
sent out by the end of this term. Priority is given to students in Year 2 or 3 who have not yet achieved a basic level of
competency and confidence in swimming – given the number of activities in Australia that occur on or near water, all
students who meet the criteria are strongly urged to participate. Any additional places will be offered to students in
Years 4, 5 or 6.
D. Meaney
135 Armitage Drive, Glendenning. NSW. 2761 Ph: 9832 8555 Fax: 98329724 E: glendennin‐[email protected]
Dates to Remember
Friday, 30 May Last day to order a Sausage Sizzle for the Walkathon
Friday, 6 June Last day to order Special Group Photos with MSP Photography ‐ 9499 6555
Tuesday, 10 June Walkathon & Sausage Sizzle
Friday, 13 June Final payments for ALL Camps due
Monday, 23 June Years 3‐6 students leave for camps
Friday, 27 June LAST day of Term 2
Peer Support Update Week 5
This week in Peer Support the children will practise developing their strengths. This will help your child become more resilient and optimistic. Ask your child to share the strengths they identified during this week’s session.
Walkathon - Dear Parents,
Can you please fill out the permission note indicating if your child has permission to participate in the walkathon Tuesday June 10th 2014 and return it to school as soon as possible. Please do not return any money raised until after the event. We are still looking for parent helpers, if you are interested could you please speak to your child’s classroom teacher.
Thank-you for your cooperation
Mrs Madden and Mrs Lindsey
(Event coordinators)
PERMISSION NOTE –Walkathon ‘Fruit Salad’ (Please return this section to the class teacher by 9.00am Friday 30th May)
I give permission for _________________________________ of class _____ to participate in the Glendenning Walkathon on Tuesday 10th June 2014.
I acknowledge that my child will be leaving school grounds to walk along a supervised course.
Signed: _______________________________________ Date: _________________
(Parent signature)
PSSA SCORES
On Friday 23 May, 2014 the Winter PSSA competition began. Below are the scores for each game. Well done to all
the participants. Each ‘player of the match’ will receive a merit award. Congratulations to all of our award winners.
Draws and results can be found at http://www.blacktownpssa.com/
Principal’s Gold and Silver Awards
Students are now able to submit their awards at any time during the term. They need to collect five awards
(see below for accepted awards) to receive a Principal's Silver Award and three Silver Awards to receive a
Gold Award. All awards are to be handed to either your child’s classroom teacher or Miss Clarke. Silver and
Gold awards will still only be handed out during the Monday morning assembly in Week 8. Students are
asked to bring their awards to school by Friday of Week 6, if they would like to receive their silver or gold
awards at the Monday morning assembly of Week 8.
Accepted Awards Not Accepted Awards
Merit Perfect Punctuation
Value of the week Encouragement of Attendance
Student of the week Improvement of Attendance
Perfect Attendance Participation/finalist certificates of any kind – eg: Premier’s reading challenge, Spelling Bee, Public Speaking
Presentation day Awards Sports Certificates/Ribbons
School Competition Winners – e.g. Spelling Bee or Public Speaking Competition Winner
Assembly Awards
Citizenship
Work of the Week
School Sports Awards
Thank‐you for your cooperation
Miss Clarke
SPORT PLAYED SCORE PLAYER of the MATCH
Most Improved/Encouragement
SPORT PLAYED SCORE PLAYER of the MATCH
Most Improved/Encouragement
JNR Rugby League Barnia Drew 18‐18 Kye Elderidge
SNR RL Barnia Won 22‐8 Sam Pinomi
JNR NETBALL A Blacktown South Lost 9‐3 Charlotte Vanderlinde
SNR NETBALL A Blacktown South Lost 1‐18 Kodie Wiggins
JNR NETBALL B Blacktown South Lost 6‐3 Marcus Domingo
SNR NETBALL B Blacktown South Lost 1‐18 Ashley Gaundar
JNR OZ Tag Quakers Hill LOST 2‐8 Mitchell Hansen
SNR OZ Tag Quakers Hill LOST 0‐18 Sydney Misa
JNR Soccer Plumpton Lost 9‐0 Samual Pace Alana Cassar
SENIOR Soccer Plumpton Lost 15‐0 Zaldy Thalib Luke Davies
PBL GOAL SHEETS
Students are given the opportunity to show parents/carers, their progress on achieving their PBL goals. The
PBL goals are specific to each stage, and develop in complexity as a student progresses from Kindergarten
to Year 6.
The goals relate to our three school values, Safe, Respectful and Learner. Students are shown these goal
sheets, and together with PBL posters in the classroom, learn to display these values.
A photocopy will be sent home with Semester 1 reports, to give you an update on their achievements so
far. During the Student Learning Conferences in week 8, you will also have an opportunity to discuss your
child’s attainment of these goals thus far. At the end of the year, the original document will be sent home
with your child’s report.
During Semester 2, students who are recorded by their teacher as having ‘Displayed’ ALL of the goals, AND
have had only ‘a couple’ of time‐outs/incidents, will receive our new Griffin Reward. Please see below
regarding number of time‐out/incidents permitted.
Grade Time‐Outs (classroom)
Playground Incidents (minor)
Playground Incidents (major)
K and Yr 1 0 – 4 0 – 4 0
2 and 3 0 – 3 0 – 3 0
4, 5 and 6 0 – 2 0 – 2 0
Whilst most students are rewarded with Monday morning assembly awards, K‐2/3‐6 assembly awards,
‘Caught you Being’ tokens etc., our Griffin Rewards will be used to acknowledge those students who
consistently demonstrate and uphold our school values over an extended period of time. We understand
that this will mean that some students miss out, but we hope that by setting clear expectations and
supporting our students, they will be able to achieve their PBL goals the following year. It is a great honour
to receive this acknowledgement, and we look forward to presenting our Griffin Rewards at the end of
2014.
Griffin Rewards are a new system that is commencing this year. The Griffin Rewards are replacing our
previous Citizenship Badges. The decision to end these badges was made last year by the PBL team.
We are very excited to reveal the new Glendenning Griffin and our rewards. We are just waiting for the
final touches before sharing with the community.
The PBL Team welcomes any parent or carer feedback regarding PBL. Please don’t hesitate to contact the
school if you would like to make any suggestions or comments.
Thank you for your ongoing support,
Miss Howard and the PBL Team
REMINDERS
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 2013
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.
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 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.