MISSION STATEMENT

Quality education for all

PRINCIPAL Mrs Coral O’Neill

77-85 Currajong Street PARKES NSW 2870

Ph: 6862 1702; 6862 1867 Fax: 6862 5047

Email: parkes-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.parkes-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

P C ASSOCIATION

President Mr Grant Orr: 0428 643 282

Secretary Mrs Sarah Todd: 0438 622 297

Treasurer Mrs Kristen Jarvis:

0427 928 214

Term 1, Week 3 ‐ Tuesday 11 February 2020

INTRODUCING OUR 2020 SPORTING HOUSE CAPTAINS Congratulations to the following Year 6 students who have been elected captains and vice captains of their sport houses!

Blaxland: Rhys Thompson (C), Lara Went (C), Slade Moore, Linc James and Ava Hamood

Lawson: Ella McColl, Bonnie Hall, Grace MacGregor (C), Sonny MacGregor (C), Ashton Neilsen and Ryan Whitney

Mitchell: Karma Dechen, Klancie Green, Kasey Ehsman (C), Pheoby Davies (C) and Isabelle Lennox

Wentworth: Bodhi Ashcroft, Jett Johnstone (C), Belle Batt (C), Liliani Latu and Chloe Phillips

Choir News Choir for infants will be held each Tuesday at

1.30pm in the AV room.

Primary choir will begin this Wednesday at 1.15pm in the AV room.

Kindergarten Information session On Wednesday 12 Feb at 3.00pm there will be a Kindergarten information session for parents. This will take place in the Kindergarten classrooms and will include information about Jolly Phonics, home reading, excursions and more!

There will be free day care provided for children in the Practical Arts classroom.

The session will take approximately 40 minutes.

School Photo Day: Tuesday, 10 March 2020 Envelopes will be sent home this week. On photo day, please send your child to school with a completed envelope and money to be handed to photographer. Online ordering is also available.

Prices are as follows:

Premium Pack $57.00 Classic Pack $52.00 Value Pack $47.00 Essential Pack $42.00 Basic Pack $39.00 Group Only $32.00 Family envelopes are available from the office and are priced from $25.00 to $40.00. Thank you.

Boys Cricket Try Outs Monday 17 February from 4.30-5.30pm

Thursday 27 February from 3.30-4.30pm

Woodward Oval Cricket Nets. Ms Richardson

Swimming Carnival Our swimming carnival was held last Wednesday and was a huge success. Thank you to the parents, teachers and high school students who all contributed to the success of the day.

Trophies for our champions will be presented at the Wednesday afternoon assembly, tomorrow, 12 February at 2.00pm. Medallions are awarded for a champion in each age group and trophies for junior and senior champions.

We have a squad of 29 students who will be representing our school at the Lachlan Swimming Carnival to be held in Condobolin on Friday 28 February, 2020. Notes will be handed out this week and need to be returned to Mrs Dolbel promptly.

Congratulations to the following swimmers who will represent our school at the Lachlan Carnival: Liliani Latu, Phoebe Forbes, Finlay Quince, Oliver Hayes, Lily Phillips, Calli Ashcroft, Timmy Longhurst, Savannah Latu, Katie Forbes, Taj Harrison, Jonathan Wilkinson, Phoebe Longhurst, Chelsey Norris, Eamon Moody, Anderson Ball, Renna Dechen, Lila Gascoigne, Angus MacGregor, Karma Dechen, Bonnie Hall, Sonny MacGregor, Hannah McIntyre, Olive Cope, Leo Monkerud, Lila Gascoigne, Kade Ashcroft, Chloe Phillips, Charlotte Orr and William Bligh.

Mrs Dolbel

K‐2 LITERACY AWARDS The students who received the literacy awards and capes at the assembly were: Kindergarten Wilhelmina Blatch Tariq Edwards

Year 1 Sophie Pearce Reginald Dixon

Year 2 Ella-May Cramp Jamie Psaila

Congratulations to the following students who gained a: White Merit Certificate: Chelsea O’Connor 3-6W Lucas Edwards 5W

Current PBL Focus

We are responsible at Parkes Public School!

Swimming Carnival Thank you very much to all of the volunteers who assisted with the running of our swimming carnival last Wednesday. Thank you also to the families who were able to come along and cheer for their children. It is wonderful to see so many families involved in our school activities and the children gain so much from your involvement.

School Intake Zones Last year, the NSW Department of Education reviewed the school intake zones for enrolments. All public schools in NSW now have defined intake zones that their enrolments should come from. While our intake zone does not affect our current students, under the policy for enrolment of students in NSW Government Schools, each public school is required to ensure all new enrolments are within the designated zone. If you require further information about the enrolment policy, an Information for Parents form can be obtained from our front office.

Community BBQ Just a reminder that on Thursday 20 February, the P&C and the school will be holding a community BBQ at 5.30pm in the Infants playground.

Cyber Safety Parent Information Evening On Wednesday 26 February, we will be holding an information evening for parents about cyber safety for children. Kim Vernon, the Curriculum Officer, Digital Technologies in Focus Curriculum Specialist from the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) will be the facilitator of the information session. Kim has been working with our school for over twelve months now on a Digital Technologies project that we are involved in with ACARA. We will send out more details shortly about the evening.

Have a lovely week, Mrs O’Neill

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Thursday 20 February ....... Back to School BBQ Friday 21 February ............ Primary Sport - Swimming begins Monday 24 February .......... P&C Fete Meeting

Friday 28 February ............ Lachlan Swimming Carnival

Tuesday 10 March ............. School Photos

Monday 16 March .............. P&C Meeting

DON’T FORGET

Book Club - Issue 1 Orders close Friday 14 February

Back to School BBQ Thursday 20 February

School Canteen Now open on Wednesdays

Name: Miss McPhee

Hometown: Parkes

Role: Classroom Teacher Kindergarten

If you were stuck on a desert island and you could only bring three things with you, what

would they be? My baby, sewing supplies and music.

Favourite holiday destination: Any where that is relaxing and has plenty of shops!

What was your dream job when you were little? I have always wanted to be a teacher.

Name: Angel-Lee Reid

Age: 10

Class: 5W

Teacher: Mrs Woolstencroft

Teacher Comment: Angel-Lee is a hard worker who never gives up. She always tries to make other people feel welcome and include them. Angel-Lee is a wonderful addition to our class.

Favourite Activities: Drawing and colouring.

What career interest you? I would like to be a teacher.

27.02.20

10.30-12.30pm

Rose Street Community Centre

Cnr Rose & Coleman St

RSVP 6393 6000

NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRAL

HOMEWORK CENTRE Does your child need some extra help with their homework? Or are they struggling to complete their assignments?

Neighbourhood Central is offering a free homework program for Parkes students from Year 6 to High School. Everyone is welcome!

Spaces are limited so call to register on 6862 3757.

Where: Parkes Neighbourhood Central, 80-82 Currajong Street

When: Mondays from 3.00-5.00pm

Afternoon tea is provided.

Back to School

Thursday, 20 February from 5.30pm

Get to know staff and fellow families of Parkes Public School whilst enjoying a free sausage sizzle outside the hall from 5.30pm.