From the Principal … Walk-A-Thon – Next term the P&C are running a major fund raiser for our school. This year the students will be involved in a walk-a-thon. The funds raised will benefit our students through resources and improvements to our school. We are asking that all students and parents support this fund raiser and seek lots of sponsorship from their family and friends over the holidays. As an added incentive all students who gain sponsors and return their sponsorship forms and money by the due date will go into a draw to win an ipod touch . This prize will be drawn at the conclusion of the walk- a-thon on Thursday 20 October. Mini-Fete – Excitement is building as the mini-fete day has almost arrived. There are lots of exciting events and stalls planned for our students tomorrow. A huge thank you to our Stage Three students and teachers who have worked extremely hard to ensure mini-fete is a success. Holidays – It’s hard to believe that Term Three is almost over. This term has certainly flown. Just a reminder to our families that Term Three concludes this Friday 23 September and will resume for Term Four on Monday 10 October. Kids’ Holiday Camps - Sport and Recreation Kids’ Camps are a great way to help your child develop in a fun, secure and professionally run environment. They’ll try new things, make new friends and help shyer children come out of their shell. Camps cater for children from 7-17 and include activities, accommodation, 24-hour supervision and nutritious meals. Supervised transport is also offered to and from most camps. Camps are located around Sydney and regional NSW. For more information and to book go to: www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/kidscamps/index.asp Free fun at Sydney Olympic Park - There are heaps of wallet-friendly activities for younger children these school holidays at Sydney Olympic Park. For example, children can join a fun dinosaur dig with Circus Solaris and search for the mysterious ‘Olympasaurus’. The day includes craft activities as well. Details of this and more at: www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/whats_on/free_activities_events Values Education - The value for Week 10 is Empathy. Empathy is the ability to connect with others by understanding their feelings and needs. When we experience empathy we appreciate how others feel and are sensitive to their needs. When we respond with empathy our actions are caring and considerate. Empathy: Leads to better understanding of others Increases self-esteem Enables us to experience other peoples’ feelings and needs Allows for positive relationships and social interactions Fosters good friendships. Please have discussions with your children about why we all need to have empathy. Students have listened to stories and quotations about empathy and should be able to remember them. Mrs S Kumar. Student Welfare Committee. Kindergarten – Year 2 Stranger Danger talk – On Tuesday 11 October after recess, Senior Constable Stacey Hurst (Youth Liaison officer) from Fairfield Police will be at Governor Philip King Public School. She will be conducting the “Stranger Danger” seminar with all Kindergarten to Year 2 students. This seminar will cover various topics including how to be safe at school, near home and in the community (including parks and shopping centres). The Week 10 Term 3 20 September 2011
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From the Principal …Walk-A-Thon – Next term the P&C are running a major fund raiser for our school. This year the students will be involved in a walk-a-thon. The funds raised will benefit our students through resources and improvements to our school. We are asking that all students and parents support this fund raiser and seek lots of sponsorship from their family and friends over the holidays. As an added incentive all students who gain sponsors and return their sponsorship forms and money by the due date will go into a draw to win an ipod touch. This prize will be drawn at the conclusion of the walk-a-thon on Thursday 20 October.
Mini-Fete – Excitement is building as the mini-fete day has almost arrived. There are lots of exciting events and stalls planned for our students tomorrow. A huge thank you to our Stage Three students and teachers who have worked extremely hard to ensure mini-fete is a success.
Holidays – It’s hard to believe that Term Three is almost over. This term has certainly flown. Just a reminder to our families that Term Three concludes this Friday 23 September and will resume for Term Four on Monday 10 October.
Kids’ Holiday Camps - Sport and Recreation Kids’ Camps are a great way to help your child develop in a fun, secure and professionally run environment. They’ll try new things, make new friends and help shyer children come out of their shell. Camps cater for children from 7-17 and include activities, accommodation, 24-hour supervision and nutritious meals. Supervised transport is also offered to and from most camps. Camps are located around Sydney and regional NSW. For more information and to book go to: www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/kidscamps/index.asp
Free fun at Sydney Olympic Park - There are heaps of wallet-friendly activities for younger children these school holidays at Sydney Olympic Park. For example, children can join a fun dinosaur dig with Circus Solaris and search for the mysterious ‘Olympasaurus’. The day includes craft activities as well. Details of this and more at: www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/whats_on/free_activities_events
Values Education - The value for Week 10 is Empathy. Empathy is the ability to connect with others by understanding their feelings and needs. When we experience empathy we appreciate how others feel and are sensitive to their needs. When we respond with empathy our actions are caring and considerate. Empathy:
Leads to better understanding of others Increases self-esteem Enables us to experience other peoples’ feelings and needs Allows for positive relationships and social interactions Fosters good friendships.
Please have discussions with your children about why we all need to have empathy. Students have listened to stories and quotations about empathy and should be able to remember them. Mrs S Kumar. Student Welfare Committee.
Kindergarten – Year 2 Stranger Danger talk – On Tuesday 11 October after recess, Senior Constable Stacey Hurst (Youth Liaison officer) from Fairfield Police will be at Governor Philip King Public School. She will be conducting the “Stranger Danger” seminar with all Kindergarten to Year 2 students. This seminar will cover various topics including how to be safe at school, near home and in the community (including parks and shopping centres). The talk will last about 40 minutes followed by a question and answer time. This will be held in the school hall and does not cost anything. If you do not want your child to attend this seminar or you have any questions, please see your child’s classroom teacher.
Week 10 Term 320 September
2011
Reading Club – Reading Club will be finishing at the end of Week 8. Please have your Reading Club sheets to your teacher by Wednesday 8 December.
hat a listener needs to know and prepares them for writing. More tips at www.schools.nsw.edu.au/schoolparents
Upcoming EventsTerm 4 - Week 217 October – Year 4 Excursion20 October – P&C Walkathon
Have a great holiday!
Jason CorcoranPrincipal
Multicultural Day 2011GPK is celebrating Multicultural Day on Thursday 13 October. The theme for thisday is One World Many Stories”.
This day aims to celebrate the combined achievement of all the peoples of Australiain creating a unique, cohesive society; a society that recognises the special place theFirst Peoples of Australia and their unique place in the history and ongoing development of Australia.
Multicultural Day offers a window through which we can better understand the common lives we share, while exploring the diversity of the lands and cultures that define us.
At the same time, promoting a culture of peace in schools teaches children the skills of living and working together in harmony. These skills equip young people for adult life in a culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse Australia as well as building resilience in dealing with the challenges of a global community.
Multicultural Day displays and activities are as follows:
* Each classroom will feature a country or nation and interactive activity.
* National Dress – students are encouraged to wear national dress or colours.
* Dance Performance – 5 dance groups will be performing in the hall.
* Multicultural Luncheon – will be at 1:00pm. Share food from around the world with your class or
grade.
* Class Entrance Door Display – classes will create an exciting doorway into their country or nation.
Parents are welcome to view the dancing in the hall and to share the luncheon with their children.
All parents/carers are invited to join us at the 3-6 Athletics Carnival on Thursday 12 August 2010.
t is vital that we have Parent/Carer assistance at each of the events, to allow each child the opportunity to fully participate. If you are able to help, please see Miss Usher or Mrs Richter at the Athletics Carnival by 8.54am.
Have a great week!
Jason CorcoranPrincipal
Coles Sports for School VoucherGreat effort so far by the families of GPKPSVouchers so far 26 622Let’s keep up the great work!!!
Year 5/6 Mini Fete: TOMORROW The Year 5/6 mini fete is on tomorrow! For those who don’t know, each year the Year 6 classes run a fun day with games, competitions, raffles, prizes, fun food, and stalls. This year, for the first time, Year 5 will be assisting with the stalls. The money raised will be spent on 2 things:
1. The Year 6 farewell2. Year 6 gift to the school
Each grade will have over an hour to spend at the mini fete during the course of the day. How to help:1. Make a cake for the cake stall [bring to 6SR on the day]2. Send your child to school with some money to spend on the day.3. Buy some raffle tickets (major prizes will be announced soon!)
Raffle tickets will be on sale morning, in the courtyard and front playground
Thank you for your support.Years 5 and 6 students and staff.
