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NEWSLETTER Term 4, Week 3 Friday 1st November, 2019 Seventh Avenue, Llandilo NSW 2747 Tel: 4777 4124 Fax: 4777 5085 Email: [email protected] www.llandilo-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
NEWSLETTER Term 4, Week 3
Friday 1st November, 2019
Seventh Avenue, Llandilo NSW 2747
Tel: 4777 4124 Fax: 4777 5085
Email: [email protected]
www.llandilo-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Our Vision
Community and School in a partnership of mutual trust and respect, to ensure all students will thrive as learners, leaders and responsible, productive citizens.
PBL Values
Respect Responsibility Personal Best
PBL Focus - Toilet Blocks
I flush the toilet and wash my hands
I am water wise. I ask the teacher and take a buddy during class time. I promptly and safely return to the playground or classroom.
I allow others their privacy. I keep the toilet block clean.
School Staff 2019
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Ms Wilson (AP) Amazon
Miss Crammond Bondi Beach
Mr Fox Kakadu
Miss Cockburn Fraser Island
Mrs Goss Loch Ness
Mrs Warren Great Barrier Reef
Ms Bryce Broome
Mr Basso Yosemite
Ms Harris Daintree
Mr Vella Colosseum
Mrs de Kretser (AP) Everest
Miss Wilson New Caledonia
Ms O’Connor (AP) Serengeti
Miss Cole Sphinx
Principal Mrs Getley
DP / IL Mrs Cotsford
Mrs Waugh
Library Mrs Caloia
Support Mrs Sheens
Mr Farrugia
Mrs Chapman
RFF Ms Sant
Miss Huang
EAL/D Ms Laws
Counsellor Ms Begg
SLSO Mrs Elmer
Mrs Olsen
Mrs Marsh
Mrs Carroll
SAM Mrs Williams
SAO Ms Sherwood
Mrs Wheeler
GA Mr Kitchin
School Security
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What’s coming up . . . . . . November
Mon 4th Cooking with Rachael
Tues 5th Stg 2 ZooSnooz
Wed 6th Stg 2 ZooSnooz
PELL
Thur 7th Stg 2 ZooSnooz
After School Cricket Blast
Fri 8th PSSA
K to 2 Assembly - Kakadu
Mon 11th Cooking with Kathleen
Wed 13th PELL
Thu 14th K - 2 Puppet Workshop
After School Cricket Blast
P&C Disco
REMINDERS
K - 2 Puppet Workshop: Notes and money
are due
Stg 2 & 3 Junk Music Workshop: Notes and
money are due
Follow us on Facebook for daily updates and
reminders.
@LlandiloPublicSchool
In Week 1, the school final for the Penrith Valley Public Speaking Competition took place in the hall. The
speakers did a spectacular job, making it a very difficult job for the judges to decide who to send through
to the next level. On Monday 28th October, Lily and Emma - Year 6, Sebastian and Nicholas - Year 5,
Shae - Year 4 and Wendy - Year 3 travelled to Werrington County Public School for the cluster final. All
of our students performed well on the day, with Sebastian and Wendy being successful in advancing to
the Grand Final at Regentville Public School on Wednesday November 20th. Congratulations to all of our
speakers and good luck to Sebastian and Wendy!
Congratulations to the following students who have earned these awards this month.
Our teaching legend for the month of November is Mr Fox and Mrs Sheens.
‘Cooking with Rachael and Kathleen’ has been running since the last few weeks of Term 3 and has been
continuing this term. They have cooked up a storm with rice paper rolls, blueberry scones, shortbread
and mini quiches to name just a few of the delectable delights. There is no cost and it’s hands on, so you
can take home a tasty treat and maybe try a new recipe or two. It starts straight after the assembly on
Monday mornings in the library annexe (AV room). Please come and join us. You may even have a
recipe of your own that you’d like to share.
The 2nd snapshot of Tell Them From Me is now closed. Thank you to those families who responded. The
results from the parent, teacher and student surveys will be available soon, so that I can share them with
you before the end of the year.
Congratulations goes to Jonathan in Year 6, who has been selected to be part of the NSW Primary
School’s Sports Association (PSSA) softball team. After his initial selection in the Penrith squad, he has
gone from strength to strength in this area. We are very proud of his sporting
achievement and wish him and his team good luck in the School Sports Australia
Championship to be held at Blacktown International Sports Park on 10th – 15th
November. Well done Jonathan, this is a memory to treasure.
“Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty
good, too.” – Yogi Berra
Yours in learning
Deborah Getley
Llandilo Legend Principal’s Award School Banner
K Scartlett, Bondi Beach Y1 Zara, Fraser Island Y2 Scarlett, Loch Ness Y3 Robert, Colosseum Y4 Sienna, Everest Y5 Montana, Serengeti Y6 Luke, Sphinx
Montana x2, Serengeti Charlotte, Broome Ethan, Everest Adam, New Caledonia Scarlett. Loch Ness Mackenzie, Loch Ness Sienna, Colosseum William, Yosemite Isabella, Loch Ness Alex, Yosemite
Grace, New Caledonia Jake, Serengeti
Stage 3 held their Mini Fete on Wednesday 30th October. Every year we try to make it better than the year before. There is lots of planning that goes into it so that everything runs smoothly on the day. We had a practice run on Monday to make sure everyone had what they needed for their stalls.
On Wednesday Stage 3 set up at 9:30 and then everyone came out at 11am for the fun to begin. The plant stall sold out almost straight away. The most popular stall was the sponge throw, because who doesn't want to throw sponges at teacher, right? Everyone looked like they had a great time and Stage 3 really enjoyed running everything. All the money raised will go towards the Year 6 farewell and graduation. Hopefully next year will be bigger and better again, so don't forget to put it on your calendar! Montana - Serengeti
Thank you
for all your
support. We
made a
whopping
$5265!
Teacher Feature
Mrs Katrina Cotsford Where did you grow up? Laurieton
What was your favourite subject in school? Business Studies
Best childhood memory : Family holidays at Forster
Favourite book / movie / TV show when growing up? Possum Magic -
Mem Fox
Favourite book / movie / TV show now : Any good comedy
Favourite Sport to play / watch : Soccer
Favourite player: Tim Cahill
Favourite Colour : Pink & Purple
Favourite music / band / musician : Pink
Favourite place to go on holiday: The Beach
What do you like doing with your family and friends? Going out to dinner
What do you like doing in your quiet times by yourself? Photography
If you could be anything, what would it be? Photographer
In your opinion, who is a ‘legend’? My Mum
Why? She is such a happy & positive person who always makes the
people around her feel loved & supported.
What advice would you give your 10 year old self? Always be true to
yourself.
Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach were so excited to receive Elliot for being the best class lining up in Week 1!! Every morning we do literacy activities which include reading, writing, learning words, technology and fine motor skills. When we are finished an activity we put a peg on our collar so Miss Crammond knows what we have done and what we still need to do. In art we have been learning about warm and cool colours. We created the artworks 'Castles' and 'Sunsets'.
Sweaty Brain Challenge
Can you solve this riddle?
Riddle
I have streets but no paths.
I have cities but no buildings
I have forests but no trees.
I have rivers but no water.
What am I?
Math Challenge
What is each fruit worth?
Apple ________
Banana ________
Coconut ________
Teacher Feature
Mrs Kathleen Williams Where did you grow up? Penrith
What was your favourite subject in school? History
Best childhood memory : Swimming in the pool in summer
Favourite book / movie / TV show when growing up? Countdown
Favourite book / movie / TV show now : Goggle Box
Favourite Sport to play / watch : Netball
Favourite player: All the ladies that I play netball with
Favourite Colour : Red
Favourite music / band / musician : All Australian music
Favourite place to go on holiday: The beach
What do you like doing with your family and friends? Going out to dinner
What do you like doing in your quiet times by yourself? Gardening
If you could be anything, what would it be? Marine Biologist
In your opinion, who is a ‘legend’? Turia Pitt
Why? She has overcome enormous hardship and lives life to the full in
spite of her injuries.
What advice would you give your 10 year old self? Work hard and go on
lots of adventures.
Public Speaking
In Week 1, the school final for the Penrith Valley Public Speaking Competition took place in the hall. The speakers did a spectacular job, making it a very difficult job for the judges to decide who to send through to the next level. On Monday 28th October, Lily and Emma - Year 6, Sebastian and Nicholas - Year 5, Shae - Year 4 and Wendy - Year 3 travelled to Werrington County Public School for the cluster final. All of our students performed well on the day, with Sebastian and Wendy being successful in advancing to the Grand Final at Regentville Public School on Wednesday November 20th. Congratulations to all of our speakers and good luck to Sebastian and Wendy!
Senior Dance
In Term 3, the Senior Dance group performed their amazing Survivor remix routine at the Cranebrook Festival and Blue Mountains Dance Festival. The girls worked hard all year to choreograph and practice during lunch. Lily, Talia and Emma did a fantastic job coming up with the dance and teaching it to the rest of the group, making adjustments so that every girl looked amazing. Mrs Carroll and Ms O'Connor made a great support team for the girls, taking care of costumes and music. We are so lucky to have such amazing talent and opportunity in our school!
Teacher Feature
Mrs Laura de Kretser Where did you grow up? St Clair
What was your favourite subject in school? Mathematics & Music
Best childhood memory : Family holidays to Nelson Bay
Favourite book / movie / TV show when growing up? Aladdin
Favourite book / movie / TV show now : The Harry Potter series
Favourite Sport to play / watch : Netball
Favourite player: Jo Harten
Favourite Colour : Purple
Favourite music / band / musician : I love music and enjoy many types.
Some of my favourite bands and artists would be The Eagles, Billy Joel,
Elton John, Whitney Houston, The Beatles, Queen and Celine Dion.
Favourite place to go on holiday: Spain
What do you like doing with your family and friends? Playing board
games
What do you like doing in your quiet times by yourself? Listening to
music
If you could be anything, what would it be? A library storyteller. I could sit
in a big, comfy chair, dress up in character and read beautiful stories all
day long.
In your opinion, who is a ‘legend’? My Dad
Why? He taught me to work hard to achieve my goals and
he is always there to cheer me on.
What advice would you give your 10 year old self? Be the
best possible version of yourself. It is your choices that show
who you truly are.
P & C
LEARNING LINKS – LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Children come to school at different stages of
language development. Being able to effectively communicate is
vitally important for both children and adults alike. It is
important for us to help encourage children to develop their
communication and language skills from a young age. You might
wonder what may help your child develop their language skills.
Here are some things you can encourage to assist with language
development:
Reading to your child from a young age.
When your child is learning to read, encourage them to read
aloud to you every day.
Hold conversations as frequently as possible, modelling turn
taking and conversational etiquette.
Drawing – when younger children are drawing, you will notice
they often want to talk about their picture.
Limit screen time – while children may be listening to conversa-
tions, they are not being given the opportunity to apply it at
these times.
What do I do if I feel my child’s language skills are not developing
the way they should be?
Speak with your child’s teacher.
Consult with your general practitioner (there could be an
underlying reason for this).
Consult with a speech therapist who may be able to assess
and work with you on areas of need.
Gardening
Llandilo Garden Club has been very busy this term. Our Woolies seedlings are coming along nicely and we have been able to transplant some into our vegie garden.
In the next few weeks more of the seedlings will be strong enough to plant out and our vegie garden will be almost full!
We have been using our new watering cans to keep our plants well watered in this very hot weather. The garden along the path to the playground is looking awesome! The pigface succulents are starting to spread and we have gotten rid of almost all the weeds. Our next job is to top up the mulch, this will help save water and keep the plants cool.
