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Sarah Redfern Public School
Together we grow and nurture stronger, smarter lifelong learners through trust, equity and high expectations.
5 Monaghan Street, Minto, NSW 2566
Phone: 9820-1499 Fax: 9820-2912
Email: [email protected]
www.sarahredfe-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Principal’s address
It has been a very busy Term 3, filled with many triumphs and learning!
We have had great success with Fire in the Fields, our biannual Multicul-
tural Day, Book Fair, as well as our celebrations of success in assemblies
and our learning in the classrooms.
I am continually in awe of the amazing successes we observe in our
classrooms and in our school community. We are truly an awesome com-
munity, and our children are very lucky.
A big thank you to my staff, who I would say are the ‘best in the busi-
ness’. Each day they do their best to give our children everything they
need to be safe, respectful learners.
Finally, I wish you all a happy and safe spring break! My best wishes to
you and I look forward to seeing you all again in Term 4!
Mrs Donna Barton
Principal
THE SRPS THREAD
• The electrifying Fire in the Fields https://
sarahredfe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/gallery/
fire-in-the-fields.html
• Reading is my Super Power - 2019 Book
Parade https://sarahredfe-p.schools.nsw.
gov.au/gallery/2019-book-parade.html
• The pictures from 2019 Multicultural Day!
https://sarahredfe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/
gallery/multicultural-day.html
• Online safety tips for keeping our people
safe https://sarahredfe-p.schools.nsw.gov.
au/content/doe/sws/schools/s/sarahred-
fe-p/www/news/2019/9/how-to-be-
smart-and-safe-on-social-media.html
Congratulations to Jett Pus from K/6H for being successful in his nomination for the KARI All
Rounder Initiative Award! This award is presented to students who demonstrate outstanding
achievement, and are positive role models for other students, demonstrating pride in their iden-
tity and sharing Aboriginal culture.
Upcoming Events
Issue 6 Wednesday 25th Septempber, 2019
Date / Time Event
Monday 14th October; 9.00am
~ Staff and Students return for Term 4 ~ Parent Group Coffee and Chat
Monday 28th October ~ 2020 Student Leader Speeches
Thursday 31st October; 5.00pm
~ 2020 Kindergarten Orientation
Friday 1st November ~Summer GALA Day ~ Stage 2 Heartbeat Program
Monday 4th November; 2.00pm
~ Stage 3 ZooSnooze Camp ~K-6Assembly
Date / Time Event
Tuesday 5th November ~ Stage 3 ZooSnooze Camp ~Stage 3 The Tops Day Camp
Wednesday 6th November; 9.30am – 11.00am
~ Preschool Information Day
Friday 8th November ~ Clayton Utz – Stage 3 Students
Monday 11th November; 9.00am
~ Parent Group Coffee and Chat
Wednesday 13th November; 9.30am – 11.00am
~ 2020 Preschool Information Day
Friday 15th November ~Summer Gala Day
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Preschool News
On Tuesday 17th September, 2019, Red Room and Blue Room listened to and discussed the picture book, “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds.
This followed on from International Dot Day where Preschool was involved in a whole school simultaneous story time (Monday 16th
September, 2019. We spoke about drawing all kinds of things and reinforcing with the children that it is ok if we draw differently to
everyone else. The children were then involved in an experience involving the iPad. They coloured in their own ‘dot’ and watched it come
to life when they used the ‘Quiver’ app. It was amazing to see most of the children being involved in this experience and sharing their
amazing ‘dots’ with their teachers and friends. This experience related to the Early Years Learning Framework Outcome 5 – Children
engage with technology for fun and to make meaning.
In Term 4, Preschool will have the opportunity to go on an excursion to Woolworths; at Minto Marketplace. The children will have the
opportunity to learn about road safety as we will be walking to Woolworths as well as also being able to wear their new Hi-Vis vests.
The children will be involved in a Kids Discovery Tour where they can go behind the scenes to learn where our groceries come from and
reinforce healthy food choices to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The excursion will relate to the Early Years Learning Framework Outcome
3 – Children show an increasing awareness of healthy lifestyles and good nutrition.
Mrs Elliot, Mrs Ashley & Miss Kmet
Kinder News
Once again we are drawing the curtains on yet another immensely successful term of learning here at SRPS. Term 3 has been a busy
and exciting time for our fabulous kindergarten students. We have been involved in a variety of events and activities throughout the
10 weeks of learning. The highlight for kindy was certainly the excursion to Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.
On Friday 16th August we took a bus trip to Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. It was an exciting time for our students, as for some of them this
was their first ever bus ride. We explored the aquatic life at the aquarium and enjoyed the lovely weather in the city. It was a fun-filled
learning experience that kept our little learners engaged throughout the day. We returned to school with buses full of tired but excited
students who could not stop talking about the different sea-life they saw. Just for your information, sharks were the most popular sea
animals and “Baby Shark” was our song of the day. P lease check on the fo l lowing l ink to see some photos of our
excurs ions https://sarahredfe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/gallery/sea-life-sydney-aquarium.html
Inspired by the discussions and questions following the excursion, we made our “Big Idea” focus for Term 3 and 4 all about the under-
water world. Students in kindergarten have been involved in rich learning experiences about different sea-life, and you have guessed
it… we have turned our classrooms into a “Kinder – Aquarium”. Students have done lots of amazing art, mathematics, speaking and
listening and writing activities about different sea-life that has been proudly displayed in their classroom.
We have also participated in a soccer clinic facilitated by Football Star Academy, inspiring some future soccer stars. South Sydney
Rabbitohs also ran a workshop educating our students about healthy eating and the importance of an active lifestyle.
Kindergarten students also participated in public speaking within their class. The class winners then contested in the school final, speak-
ing proudly in front of a huge audience.
Multicultural Day was the icing on the cake for Term 3. It was a day to celebrate and embrace the cultural diversity within our school.
Our awesome kindergarten students participated in the day with pride and enthusiasm. We ended the term on a high with students
presenting their project-based homework about sea animals. It was lovely to see all the amazing creativity and effort by our students,
and with this - Term 3 lived happily ever after!
From
The Kindergarten Team
To secure your child’s 2020
Kindergarten & Preschool
enrolment, please hand your
child’s application into the
front office.
Have you seen our new website upgrade
Please head over to our SRPS Website on
www.sarahredfe-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Enrolment
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Go4Fun is a free 10 week healthy lifestyle program for kids between
7-13 years of age who are above a healthy weight.
The program helps families by teaching them about healthy eating and physical activity
through fun games and activities.
Term 4 Programs
Programs starting from 14 October 2019
Eagle Vale Central
Swim Program Cnr Emerald Dr and Feldspar Rd, Eagle Vale
Mondays 4:30–6:30pm
Campbelltown PCYC
95 Minto Rd, Minto Wednesdays 4:30pm–6:30pm
Mount Annan Leisure Centre YMCA
Swim Program 363 Welling Dr, Mount Annan
Saturdays 1–3pm
For more information or to register, contact us on 1800 780 900 or visit
go4fun.com.au
MyTime is for parents and carers of children aged 0-18 years who have a disability,
developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a place for you to unwind and talk about
your experiences. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy.
At MyTime, you will find other parents who really understand what it’s like to have a child with a
disability, as well as skilled guidance from facilitators to help you access information and
services in your area.
MyTime groups are free to join and being a part of MyTime does not affect your NDIS funding.
You can bring your under school age children to MyTime. While you unwind, children are kept
engaged nearby by MyTime play helpers.
2019 Term 4 dates
Wednesday 23rd October
Wednesday 30th October
Wednesday 6th November
Wednesday 13th November
Wednesday 20th November
Wednesday 27th November
Wednesday 4th December
Wednesday 11th December
Time: 10am-12pm
Where: Disability Macarthur
Lot 2&3 Surrey st Minto
Please phone to RSVP: PH: 96037011
What happens at a MyTime Session?
Chat over coffee
In some MyTime sessions,
members just relax over a
coffee, talk about their week
and share advice and
information
Learn something new
In some sessions the
facilitator or a guest speaker
might lead discussion on a
topic of interest
Take care of yourself
Sometimes, the group might
just have fun with an activity
aimed at helping members
relax and look after their
wellbeing.
MyTime is operated nationally by the Parenting Research Centre and funded by the Australian Government. Learning
Links is a coordinating partner for MyTime in NSW.