SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Issue 4 2020 Rosebank Public School Email: [email protected]Website: www.rosebank-p.school.nsw.gov.au Principal: Juanita Thomson Phone: (02) 66882126 THIS WEEK COMING UP Term 1 Week 4 2019 Coming Up Soon Monday 24 February Halogen Leadership Conference Brisbane Year 6 Students Only Tuesday 25 February NRPSSA Swimming Championships Friday 28 February Clean Up Australia Day Activity 2pm Monday 2 March Debating Workshop @ Alstonville PS Tuesday- Thursday 3-5 March The RSC Information Nights Friday 6 March Rose Ceremony 9am NRPSSA Basketball Trials Tuesday 10 March NRPSSA Tennis Trials School Leaders and Welcome BBQ Today was a very special day for our student leaders who received their leadership badges. Thank you to families who could make it to our Meet and Greet BBQ. Staffing Our talented team consists of: Mrs Lauren Golding-K-2 Class Teacher Mr Oliver Pescia-Year 3-6 Class Teacher Mrs Juanita Thomson-Principal, Library, Learning and Support and Enrichment Mrs Jen Corcoran-School Office Monday and Tuesday Mrs Kim Shailes-School Office Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Mrs Stacey Walder and Miss Ellie Moore-School Learning and Support Officers (SLSO) Mr Phil Roberson-General Assistant Miss Vicki Goody–Cleaner Reminder for Parents At times it may be necessary for parents to drop things off to school for their children during class time. We ask that parents leave the item at the front office and it will be given to your child by a staff member. Parents visiting during the school day can be disruptive to learning for your child and other students. Positive Behaviour for Learning Focus In Week 1-3 we focused on active listening. This week we are focusing on our recess and lunch eating time to ensure we are sitting in a safe area, using a quiet voice and eating our own food. Monday 17 February NRPSSA Cricket Trials Tuesday 18 February Leaders Badge Presentation and Welcome BBQ 2pm Friday 14 February Canteen Set Up: Vanessa Serving: Alicia
Coming Up Soon Monday 24 February Halogen Leadership Conference Brisbane Year 6 Students Only Tuesday 25 February NRPSSA Swimming Championships Friday 28 February Clean Up Australia Day Activity 2pm Monday 2 March Debating Workshop @ Alstonville PS Tuesday- Thursday 3-5 March The RSC Information Nights Friday 6 March Rose Ceremony 9am NRPSSA Basketball Trials Tuesday 10 March NRPSSA Tennis Trials
School Leaders and Welcome BBQ Today was a very special day for our student leaders who received their leadership badges. Thank you to families who could make it to our Meet and Greet BBQ. Staffing Our talented team consists of: Mrs Lauren Golding-K-2 Class Teacher Mr Oliver Pescia-Year 3-6 Class Teacher Mrs Juanita Thomson-Principal, Library, Learning and Support and Enrichment Mrs Jen Corcoran-School Office Monday and Tuesday Mrs Kim Shailes-School Office Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Mrs Stacey Walder and Miss Ellie Moore-School Learning and Support Officers (SLSO) Mr Phil Roberson-General Assistant Miss Vicki Goody–Cleaner
Reminder for Parents At times it may be necessary for parents to drop things off to school for their children during class time. We ask that parents leave the item at the front office and it will be given to your child by a staff member. Parents visiting during the school day can be disruptive to learning for your child and other students. Positive Behaviour for Learning Focus In Week 1-3 we focused on active listening. This week we are focusing on our recess and lunch eating time to ensure we are sitting in a safe area, using a quiet voice and eating our own food.
Monday 17 February NRPSSA Cricket Trials Tuesday 18 February Leaders Badge Presentation and Welcome BBQ 2pm Friday 14 February Canteen Set Up: Vanessa Serving: Alicia
Staff Professional Learning Every week our staff engage in professional learning focusing on developing skills, knowledge and understanding of pedagogy, curriculum and current practice in quality teaching and learning. This year there will be a strong focus on literacy and numeracy learning in the classroom and supporting all students in line with the DoE Literacy and Numeracy Targets.
School Fees School fees cover the cost of all textbooks, work books, materials used in the classroom, a paper levy, Contract Homework book, home readers and subscriptions to online Math and Reading programs. School Fees are an annual cost of $80.00 per student.
Payment options -We take cash, cheque, EFTPOS (debit or credit card) at the school office or you can pay online (credit card only) via The MAKE a PAYMENT link on our website https://rosebank-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
Music Tuition Mr Pescia will be offering out of school hours Music Tuition at the school for guitar, keyboard, drums, woodwind and brass, on nominated days before and after school. A note will be available for interested students upon request.
Newspapers Needed Could students bring in newspapers for our Paper Mache art as our supplies are low.
Have an awesome week everyone! From Juanita, Oliver, Kim and Jen (The Rosebank Team).
We respectfully acknowledge the Elders past and
present of the Wijabul Wiyabul people and other
peoples of the Bunjalung Nation.
They are the first peoples of this land, which has long
been a place of learning for Aboriginal people.
Student Awards
Student of the Week Levi: Outstanding Sportsmanship and achievements in swimming. Finley: Exceptional Active Listening. Class Awards Sunny: Always Listening. Gabe: Helping Others. Phoenix: Putting in his best effort. Cameron: Outstanding Peer Leadership. Max: Excellent Home Reading. Annabel: Excellent start to Senior Class and always ready to learn.
Peer Support Leader School Ambassador School Ambassador
“True leaders always practice the three R’s:
Respect for self, Respect for others, Responsibility for all actions.” Anonymous
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We have begun our STEM unit on chooks.
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Creative Kids Voucher The NSW Government is helping kids get creative with the new Creative Kids
program. Parents, guardians and carers+ can apply for a voucher with a value of up to $100 per calendar year for each student aged 4.5 to 18 years old enrolled in
school. The voucher may be used with a registered activity provider for registration, participation and tuition costs for creative arts, speech, drama,
dance, digital design, coding, and music lessons and activities. The voucher can be used at any time during the calendar year it was issued. The program runs year-round, so kids can get creative at any time. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/applycreative-kids-voucher
Give your child a Breakfast Boost! A recent report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics found that about 1 in 7 Aussie children are skipping breakfast, although some research suggests these rates may be even higher. Eating breakfast is very important for school aged children, as students that regularly eat breakfast have:
Improved classroom behavior. Are better able to socialize. Improved test results (Math, English and Science in particular). Better memory and concentration (reduces the “brain fuzz” that many people who skip breakfast
feel).
Breakfast gives children an opportunity to refuel and eat what they need for the day ahead. When it comes to breakfast foods some are better than others, especially those that take us longer to digest (low glycemic index GI foods) as they improve concentration for a longer period of time.
Some great ideas to base breakfasts around include grainy breads, wholegrain cereals, fruit and milk or yoghurt. Source: Live Life Well @school
Active Kids Vouchers Don’t forget – Active Kids Rebate vouchers are available twice per year for children aged 4.5-18 years for sports registration fees. They can be used to subsidise registration costs by up to $100.
To activate your voucher, head to the Service NSW website to complete the application - https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-active-kids-voucher
